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Potter County Judge

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county judge presides over the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and runs county government.

Open seat: County Judge Nancy Tanner did not seek re-election (Amarillo Globe-News; KVII).

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Michelle EgglestonMichelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign

Michelle Eggleston

Republican

Attorney

The gist

  • Proposes a 10-year plan for county services and growth.
  • Supports sustainable funding and pay for first responders.
  • Proposes attracting new investment without raising taxpayers' burden.
  • Pledges responsible spending and transparent budget decisions.
  • Supports state and private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure.
More about Michelle
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  1. Proposes a 10-year plan for county services and growth.

    Michelle Eggleston's Priorities for Potter County

    Campaign website · Michelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign · michelleforpottercountyjudge.com

    “Her priority is to develop a 10-year plan that strengthens essential services, supports growth, and ensures tax dollars are used wisely.”
  2. Supports sustainable funding and pay for first responders.

    Michelle Eggleston's Priorities for Potter County

    Campaign website · Michelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign · michelleforpottercountyjudge.com

    “She will prioritize sustainable funding for public safety, ensuring that first responders can do their jobs safely and effectively”
  3. Proposes attracting new investment without raising taxpayers' burden.

    Michelle Eggleston's Priorities for Potter County

    Campaign website · Michelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign · michelleforpottercountyjudge.com

    “She will lead efforts to attract new investment, encourage responsible development, and find innovative ways to generate revenue without increasing the burden on taxpayers.”
  4. Pledges responsible spending and transparent budget decisions.

    Michelle Eggleston's Priorities for Potter County

    Campaign website · Michelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign · michelleforpottercountyjudge.com

    “responsible spending, transparent decision-making, and forward-thinking investments that protect taxpayers and prevent future shortfalls”
  5. Supports state and private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure.

    Michelle Eggleston's Priorities for Potter County

    Campaign website · Michelle Eggleston for Potter County Judge Campaign · michelleforpottercountyjudge.com

    “working with state and private partners to strengthen infrastructure and expand the county”
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Jerri GloverJerri Glover for Potter County Judge Committee

Jerri Glover

Democratic

Mediator

The gist

  • Pledges active Potter County role on regional boards.
  • Proposes bringing outsourced county work, like inmate housing, home.
  • Supports local contracts and jobs for county work.
  • Pledges equal treatment of residents regardless of party.
More about Jerri
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  1. Pledges active Potter County role on regional boards.

    Jerri for Judge

    Campaign website · Jerri Glover for Potter County Judge Committee · jerriforjudge.com

    “I'll make sure we're in the room before the deal's done, not ratifying decisions other people already made.”
  2. Proposes bringing outsourced county work, like inmate housing, home.

    Jerri for Judge

    Campaign website · Jerri Glover for Potter County Judge Committee · jerriforjudge.com

    “Potter County pays other counties thousands of dollars a day to house our inmates. … I'll bring that work home wherever we can do it ourselves.”
  3. Supports local contracts and jobs for county work.

    Jerri for Judge

    Campaign website · Jerri Glover for Potter County Judge Committee · jerriforjudge.com

    “Local contracts, local jobs, local dollars staying in Potter County.”
  4. Pledges equal treatment of residents regardless of party.

    Jerri for Judge

    Campaign website · Jerri Glover for Potter County Judge Committee · jerriforjudge.com

    “Every resident who comes before this office deserves the same fair hearing, regardless of party and regardless of who they know.”

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