(KNZA)--The current Brown County Sheriff is seeking another term in the office. 

John Merchant filed for re-election Tuesday. 

No other candidates have yet filed to challenge him for the position. 

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file. 

The Kansas primary election is set for August 2nd, and the general election for November 8th.

If re-elected, it would be Merchant's third full term as Sheriff of Brown County.