Officials with the city of Amarillo announced Tuesday that the city has received one petition for a recount in Saturday s election. According to a news release, the recount petition was submitted to the city secretary s office Tuesday by candidate Claudette Smith for a recount in the Amarillo mayoral race.
According to previous reports by the Amarillo Globe-News, incumbent Ginger Nelson was the unofficial winner of Saturday s mayoral race, garnering 54% of the vote with 10,922 combined votes in Potter and Randall counties. Smith, who got the second most votes in the race, was reported as getting 29% of the vote, with 5,861 combined votes.
Hey Amarillo, Early Voting In City Election Gets Started Monday
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Beginning Monday, individuals will be able to vote early in both Potter and Randall counties for the upcoming May 1 election, with the ballot including numerous city and school related races throughout the city of Amarillo and the city of Canyon.
The Amarillo Globe-News has compiled all the information you need to know prior to casting your ballot for May election.
What s on the ballot?
The races which are included in the election include spots on the city council for the city of Amarillo and the city commission for the city of Canyon; the mayor’s race for the city of Amarillo and Canyon; the Amarillo College board of regents; as well as the school boards for the Amarillo Independent School District, Canyon ISD and River Road ISD.
Why are you seeking the position of Mayor for the city of Amarillo?
I am running to be the Mayor of all residents of Amarillo to not only serve the citizens of this great city, but also represent them. I want to restore transparency and accountability to our local government.
If elected, what experience/various qualities would you bring to the position?
I am a common sense small business owner who is fiscally conservative, an individual who knows how to work within a budget and an individual who has spent his whole career serving the needs of students and customers. I listen, discuss or analyze the situation, decide on a solution and stick with it. My teaching in the prison system and working with suspended students in the Amarillo Independent School District has put me in contact with people of all societal levels and I work well with all.
Hey Amarillo, Early Voting In City Election Gets Started Monday
It seems like as soon as we wrap up one election, there s always another one right around the corner. Starting on Monday, early voting will be available for the upcoming local election.
Surely you ve heard the ads on the radio. Mayor Nelson is seeking reelection. She s challenged by Claudette Smith, Carl Karas, and Michael Hunt.
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There are also the Councilmember positions that are up for grabs for Place 1 through Place 4. You can view a sample ballot by clicking on this link.
There have been several forums and profiles written up of all the candidates in the upcoming election, so I won t dig in and do that here.
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