(KAIR)--A challenger enters the race for Jackson County Sheriff, with a past candidate deciding to try again for the position. 

According to the Jackson County Clerk's Office, Robert “Bob” McNicholas filed for the position Monday. 

The Netawaka Republican is the only challenger so far for Democratic incumbent Tim Morse. 

McNicholas ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2012, first unseated in the primary election, and then defeated by Morse when McNicholas challenged him with a write-in campaign. 

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file.

The Kansas Primary Election is set for August 2nd, and General Election for November 8th.