There will be a Republican primary in August for the Saline County Sheriff’s Race.

Saline County resident Bart Allen has sent out a news release saying he will be seeking the Republican nomination for the office of Saline County Sheriff.

Although he has not formally announced , current Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski is expected to seek a 5th four year term in office.

Allen who was the Democrat nominee in 2008, lost to Kochanowski by about 10 thousand votes in the General Election.