Five Candidates Compete for Longview District 3 Council Seat

The race for the District 3 seat on the Longview City Council has intensified as Brandon Smith officially entered the competition, bringing the total number of candidates to five. Smith, 46, identifies himself as a business owner in his filing for the upcoming election scheduled for May 2, 2024.

Joining Smith in the race are fellow candidates Darrin “Rudy” Rudolph, Brenda J. Wooldridge, Marlena Cooper, and G Floyd. The current representative for District 3, Wray Wade, is seeking a position on the Gregg County Commissioners Court, prompting the vacancy.

In a related note, John Nustad, the Councilman for District 4, is pursuing re-election and remains unopposed in his bid thus far. The deadline for candidate filings is set for this Friday, adding urgency to the process as potential candidates finalize their decisions.

As the election date approaches, community members are likely to engage in discussions regarding the candidates’ platforms and visions for Longview. Each candidate brings unique perspectives and priorities that could shape the future of the city council and its policies.