The Green Party of Canada is searching for a Simcoe North representative to run in the upcoming federal election.

The Simcoe North Electoral District Association of the Green Party of Canada will be hosting a contested nomination meeting on May 5 at Autumn’s Diner in Coldwater to select the party’s candidate.

Two eager candidates have already thrown their hats into the ring.

Erik Schomann, a college professor residing in Lafontaine, has a strong voice for the environment, education, animal rights and foreign policy.