Longview mayoral candidates speak on upcoming election [Video]

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – After Saturday, the City of Longview will have a new mayor.

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“I do think that term limits are there for a reason,” Kristen Ishihara, Longview mayor candidate, said.

Candidates Ishihara and Tem Carpenter are hoping to secure enough votes to get in office.

“It’s a situation where I don’t think anybody can predict until Saturday night what it’s going to be,” Carpenter said.

Ishihara, who is originally from Michigan, moved to Longview 18 years ago after graduating from Baylor Law School.

“We have such a rosy future ahead of us,” Ishihara said. “We’ve accomplished a lot in the last 10 years.”

Ishihara said her nine year experience in city council along with her law background will help her lead.

“I do think that’s a skill that I bring specially to city council that is valuable,” Ishihara said.

Continuing to expand Longview’s infrastructure and growing its population, will be …