(KAIR)--A challenger files to seek election to the 2nd District Atchison County Commission seat. 

According to the Atchison County Clerk's Office, Republican Dan Schletzbaum, of Atchison, filed by petition Monday. The signatures have been verified, meaning he's eligible to be placed on the election ballot. 

Schletzbaum now challenges incumbent Commissioner Eric Noll. The Effingham Republican is seeking election to the seat he was appointed to in February, 2015, due to a vacancy. 

Schletzbaum and Noll are so far the only candidates seeking the position. 

Candidates have until noon June First to file. 

The Kansas Primary Election will be held August 2nd, followed by the General Election on November 8th.