When Newcastle Republican Sherrie Conley decided not to seek re-election to her District 20 State Representative seat several area residents took notice.

Already five people have announced they are tossing their hats into the ring to run for the vacated House seat including Republicans Mike Fullerton, Lonnie Burns, Jonathon Wilk and Mike Whaley.

So far, the lone Democrat in the race is Mitchell Jacob.

The primary election for the seat will be June 18 with the runoff election, if necessary, set for August 27.

The general election will be November 5.