In 2015, David Ermold wanted a marriage license, but was denied by his county clerk, Kim Davis. Now he wants her job.

Two years after Ms. Davis brought national attention to her corner of northeast Kentucky by refusing to issue licenses to gay couples, in defiance of the Supreme Court, Mr. Ermold says it is time for new leadership.

“I believe that the leaders of our community should put the needs of their constituents first and should be an example of integrity and fairness,” he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday announcing his candidacy for Rowan County clerk.