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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Potter County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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HighGovernance

Election Results

The runoff election results are dropping tonight, and they’ll decide exactly who gets to call the shots for Amarillo’s local and state policies. It’s time to see who’s actually going to be in charge of our city's direction moving forward.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 26, 2026
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Election Information

The May 26 runoff election is right around the corner, so make sure you know who's still on the ballot. Checking your sample ballot now is the easiest way to stay informed before heading to the polls.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed May 18, 2026
HighGovernance

Mayoral Election

Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer just locked in a second term with a massive 70% of the vote. This landslide win means he’s staying in the driver's seat to keep pushing his current policy agenda for the next few years.

1 mentionLast discussed May 3, 2026
MediumGovernance

Voter Participation

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.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Apr 29, 2025
HighGovernance↑Rising

Election Candidacy

John Coffee is throwing his hat in the ring for Potter County Commissioner in Precinct 3. It’s worth checking out his platform now, since he’ll have a direct say in how your tax dollars are spent and how local services are run.

7 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2024
MediumGovernance

Election Endorsements

Want to know who the local power players are backing in the upcoming primary? We’ve rounded up the latest endorsements so you can see exactly who is lining up behind which candidates before you cast your vote.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 12, 2024
HighGovernance↑Rising

Election Administration

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.

6 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed May 22, 2023