(KNZA)--An additional candidate has filed for the position of 3rd District Jackson County Commissioner.
The Jackson County Clerk’s Office says Melvin Bailey, of Mayetta, filed Tuesday on the Republican ticket.
Bailey is challenging Democrat incumbent Bill Elmer, of Hoyt, in his bid for re-election.
Noon June 1st is the filing deadline. The primary election will be August 2nd and the general election is November 8th.
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