Polling place workers approved as election day nears

LONGVIEW — Gregg County officials approved standard clerical items ahead of the November 3 presidential election to start the work week. Commissioners and Judge Bill Stoudt requested approval for the number of workers and judges for the election at Monday’s meeting. The county asked and received approval for a maximum of four workers and two judges at each polling place. A resolution was also passed between the City of White Oak and Gregg County to officially mark November 3 as Election Day. The last day to register to vote in Texas is October 5, just six weeks away. Early voting begins October 14. According to the Gregg County Elections Department, there are currently just over 71,000 registered voters.