Iolan Bruce Symes filed papers Wednesday to seek a seat on the Allen County Commission.
With two candidates in the fold, a Republican primary vote will be held Aug. 7, with the top vote-getter advancing to the November General Election.
Commissioner John Brocker who was appointed to his seat in March by Republican precinct members already has filed to seek the seat for a full term.
Brocker was appointed to replace Iolan Jim Talking-ton, who resigned the seat in February. Symes was among the others who had expressed an interest in filling the seat before Brockers appointment.
