(KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP) – Another candidate is making a run for the Branch County Commission.

Karen McGraw has announced in a media release that she is a candidate for the District 4 seat on the County Commission. The District is made up of the City of Bronson along with Bronson, Gilead, Kinderhook, Noble and Ovid Townships.

McGraw is joining Richard Swanson and Rick Hollister, who are also seeking to be the Fourth District County Commissioner. They are hoping to take over for Tom Matthews, who is not running for re-election to the County Commission.

Matthews is a candidate for the 35th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, currently held by Andrew Fink.