(KNZA)--An area Kansas legislator is seeking re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives.
According to the Kansas Secretary of State- office, St. Marys Republican Francis Awerkamp filed last week for re-election to another term representing the 61st District.
The 61st District includes portions of Jackson and Pottawatomie Counties.
Awkerkamp is the first candidate to file for the position.
He has served in the Kansas House since 2017.
Candidates have until noon, June 3rd to file.
The primary election will be held August 6th and the general election will take place November 5th.
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