(KNZA)--Two additional candidates filed Thursday for positions up for election this fall on the Brown County Commission.

Dwight Kruse, of Fairview, filed for the position of 3rd District commissioner, currently held by Warren Ploeger.  Ploeger has announced he  doesn’t plan to seek re-election after 24 years on the Commission.

Keith Olsen, of rural Horton, filed to retain his seat as 2nd District commissioner.  Olsen is being challenged in his bid for another 4-year term by fellow Republican Roger Madere , of Horton.  

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