State Representative, Trent Ashby who will file to run for the State Senatorial District 3 was in Jasper on Monday. Currently Senator Robert Nichols who is not seeking reelection holds the Senate District 3 seat. Ashby is a declared candidate but cannot formally file until November. Ashby made a stop appearing on air on KJAS and then he held a meet and greet at MVP’s Restaurant.

Ashby mingled with those in attendance answering questions and listening to concerns. He finally addressed the attendees giving his reasoning for seeking to become a Senator. Ashby said that Senator Nichols contacted him about not running for reelection and encouraged him to run. Ashby believes that with his 13 years of experience in the Texas House that he is positioned to hit the ground running once elected.

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