Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we're sitting down with a local leader who's passionate about civic engagement and encouraging more East Texans to get involved in their communities.

Kristen Hardin-Sigler is the Chair of the Smith County Democratic Party, a lifelong East Texan, community organizer, mother, and advocate for increasing civic participation.

Throughout the years, she's worked to recruit local candidates, encourage voter engagement, and build connections across Smith County.