(KAIR)--A candidate files for the position of Atchison County Clerk. 

That happened late Monday afternoon when Michelle Phillips filed for the office long held by Pauline Lee. 

Lee says Phillips, a Republican, filed for the seat by petition, which has been verified. 

According to the Atchison County website, Phillips is a member of the County Appraiser’s staff. 

Lee is not seeking re-election, and Phillips is the first to file for the seat. 

Candidates have until noon June 1st to file for the August 2nd primary election. 

The General election will be November 8th.