County
Potter County Judge
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- 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).
Taxes & budget
Michelle EgglestonRepublican
- Pledges responsible spending and transparent budget decisions.
Jerri GloverDemocratic
- Proposes bringing outsourced county work, like inmate housing, home.
Public safety
Michelle EgglestonRepublican
- Supports sustainable funding and pay for first responders.
Jerri GloverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michelle EgglestonRepublican
- Proposes attracting new investment without raising taxpayers' burden.
Jerri GloverDemocratic
- Supports local contracts and jobs for county work.
Roads & infrastructure
Michelle EgglestonRepublican
- Supports state and private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure.
Jerri GloverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michelle EgglestonRepublican
- Proposes a 10-year plan for county services and growth.
Jerri GloverDemocratic
- Pledges active Potter County role on regional boards.
- Pledges equal treatment of residents regardless of party.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.