Ellis County Sheriff Ed Harbin filed for re-election this week.

According to Ellis County Clerk Donna Maskus, Harbin filed on the Democratic ticket Tuesday by paying a filing fee.

Harbin it is a rewarding experience to serve as sheriff, even with long hours and tragic accidents like the one that occurred over the weekend.

“It’s interesting. It does have some rewards,” Harbin said. “It does have some very sad times, but it gets into your system.”

Harbin has served as the Ellis County Sheriff for almost 20 years.