David Schneider, former regional director for the Convention of States Project, has filed to run as a Republican for the Senate seat that will come open with Jeff Longbine's retirement.
Schneider has filed to run for the Senate District 17 seat that Longbine has represented for 14 years.
At this point, Schneider will face former Southern Lyon County Schools Superintendent Mike Argabright in the primary.
Last week, Emporia School Board member Lillian Lingenfelter SSJ