(KNZA)--A Kansas Senator files for re-election.
That comes as First District Senator Dennis Pyle announces his intentions to retain the position.
According to an email received by MSC News Tuesday, the rural Hiawatha Republican formally filed on Friday.
Pyle, in a a press release, says it's “an honor to represent the northeast Kansas values” and the “hard working families of the district,” intending to “ run an aggressive issue driven campaign.”
He is challenged in his re-election bid by Democrat Jerry Henry, who chose not to seek another term representing the 63rd District in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Pyle has held the First District Senate seat since 2005.
He currently serves on the Natural Resources, Education and Local Government committees.
Candidates have until noon June 1st to file for election in Kansas.
The Primary Election will be held August 2nd, followed by the General Election on November 8th.
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