Summary
Potter County just brought on a new elections chief right before the Amarillo City Council runoff. The goal is to keep things running smoothly so you don't have to deal with any headaches at the ballot box.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It shouldn't cost you extra, as this is a standard administrative staffing move to keep the election running on budget.
Amarillo voters get the peace of mind that their ballots will be handled by a fresh set of eyes.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
What happens to your ballot once it’s cast?
Texas law requires early voting ballot boxes to remain locked after they are made ready to receive ballots. They can only be opened under legally authorized procedures, such as when election officials receive ballots for counting. Two separate officials control the keys, and numbered security seals help prevent unauthorized access.
Missing registration? Texas voters may have options at the polls
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A problem with voter registration does not necessarily mean a voter has to leave the polls without casting a ballot. Texas voters may have options if their names do not appear on the vo...
The people and the process: Where your ballot starts and ends in Potter County
Jackie Payne has worked local elections for over five years. She signed up to work elections to learn more about the integrity of Potter County’s voting process. Payne said Christy Benge, Potter County Elections Administrator, asked her “1,000 questions” when she applied, indicating there was more to the voting security process than Payne thought initially. […]
Potter County Sample Ballot - May 26, 2026 Runoff Elections — The Amarillo Pioneer
Sample Ballot for the May 26, 2026 runoff elections in Potter County: REPUBLICAN PRIMARY U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Incumbent) Ken Paxton Attorney General Chip Roy Mayes Middleton Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright (Incumbent) Bo French Texas Court of Criminal Ap
New Potter County elections administrator will handle Amarillo City Council runoff
New Potter County elections administrator will handle Amarillo City Council runoff KVII
GOP in Trump-loving Texas county to stage its own primary with no machines or election officials
GOP in Trump-loving Texas county to stage its own primary with no machines or election officials Raw Story
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