OWEGO, N.Y. (WHCU) — A member of the Tioga County Legislature is interested in a new job.  

Dennis Mullen announced Thursday a run for sheriff, saying he’s running for the safety of families, homes, schools, and workplaces. Mullen, who represents District Five, previously served as a state trooper.

He’ll face Sheriff Gary Howard in a Republican primary this summer. Howard has been sheriff in Tioga County for the past 20 years.