(LaPorte, IN) - A former La Porte City Councilman is running for county auditor.

Tim Stabosz is seeking the republican nomination.

Stabosz says his extensive background in finance is a good fit for the office.

He served on the city’s finance committee during his two terms as on the city council

and makes his living as a private investor in the stock market.

He also has a degree in accounting from De Paul University in Chicago.

Stabosz was unsuccessful in his run for mayor of La Porte last year.

Current LaPorte County Auditor Joie Winski cannot seek reelection because of a two-term limit.

Winski, a democrat, is running for LaPorte County Treasurer.

Treasurer Lynne Spevak also a democrat is running for county auditor.