(KNZA)--A new Jackson County Attorney has been selected.

Members of the Jackson County Republican Precinct Committee voted Thursday evening to nominate Jeff Morrow to fill the unexpired term of Shawna Miller.

Morrow currently serves as Assistant Jackson County Attorney.

Miller, who has served as county attorney since 2009, is resigning, effective June 1st. She informed the Jackson County Commission of her resignation at their May 9 meeting. Miller plans to join a law firm in Topeka. 

Morrow's name will be forwarded to Governor Kelly for appointment to a term expiring in January 2025.

The position will be up for election in November 2024.