Summary
Even with major issues on the ballot, most people in Potter and Randall counties stayed home this election. It means a tiny group of voters is calling the shots for everyone else in the community.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
Low turnout can lead to misaligned budget priorities that don't actually reflect what the majority of taxpayers want.
The small group of active voters who get to decide the direction of the city without much pushback.
The general public, whose needs and values might be ignored because they didn't show up to the polls.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Gov. Abbott makes final push to voters in Amarillo four days before the midterm election
by Jamie Burch, ABC 7 NewsUpdated Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a Get Out The Vote rally at Youngblood's Cafe in Amarillo on October 30, 2026 (Josiah Acheampon/KVII)AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Get...
19 million Texans are registered to vote, breaking record
by Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas TribuneUpdated Texas has a record 19 million registered voters heading into the Nov. 3 midterm elections, according to the Texas secretary of state. (Photo: CBS Austin)
Amarillo League of Women Voters hosts nonpartisan candidate forum
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo League of Women Voters hosted its nonpartisan candidate forum on October 15.You can access the Amarillo League of Women Voters online voter guides here. The guides are avai...
Low voter turnout in Randall, Potter counties despite high-stakes election
Low voter turnout in Randall, Potter counties despite high-stakes election KVII
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