Filing begins July 20

For November city, school elections

July 20 is the first day to file for a place on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot and the last day to file will be Aug. 19. The City of Livingston, as well as Livingston, Big Sandy and Leggett ISDs will hold elections Nov. 5.

The City of Livingston will elect a mayor and two “at large” council members on Nov. 5. Judy Cochran presently serves as mayor. One of the “at large” council seats is presently held by Alan Cook. The other has been vacant since the resignation of Marion A. “Bid” Smith. To file for a place on the ballot in the City of Livingston election, go to Livingston City Hall at 200 W. Church St. in Livingston.

Livingston ISD will elect three “at large” trustees on Nov. 5, seats presently held by Bea Ellis, John Allen Slocomb and Scott Paske. To file for a place on the ballot in the Livingston ISD election, go the Livingston ISD Administration Office at 1412 S. Houston in Livingston.

Big Sandy ISD will elect a trustee and it is the seat presently held by Mark Duff. As of press time, we were unable to reach Leggett ISD to see which positions will be up for election.

The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election will be Oct. 7. Early voting will begin on Oct. 21.