(KNZA)--Brown County Sheriff John Merchant is seeking re-election to another 4-year term.
The Brown County Clerk's Office reports Merchant filed Friday as a Republican candidate.
He has served as sheriff since 2008.
Merchant is being challenged by Hiawatha Police Captain Dennis Entrikin.
Candidates have until noon, June 1 to file at the Brown County Clerk's Office.
The primary election will be August 4 and the general election is November 3.
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