(KAIR)--An Atchison County Commissioner is seeking to retain his seat of representation. 

According to Atchison County Clerk Pauline Lee, Eric Noll filed by petition Thursday to seek re-election. 

The Effingham Republican represents Atchison County's 2nd District. 

Noll was selected in February of 2015 to fill the seat, which had been left vacant by the resignation of Mike Bodenhausen. 

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file.  The Kansas primary election is set for August 2nd, and the general election for November 8th.