The Republican and Democratic primary elections are rapidly coming up on March 6th and if voters are serious about cleaning house, now is the time to do it.
Voters in Amarillo will have prime opportunities to elected representation all the way from the statehouse to the courthouse. Potter County voters will be electing a new district clerk, a new 320th District Judge and two new county judges. In Randall County, voters will be choosing a new county clerk and a new county judge for their 2nd Court-at-Law. In addition, voters in both counties will have a chance to elect or re-elect a state senator, Randall voters will have the chance to elect or re-elect a county commissioner and Potter voters will have the chance to elect or re-elect a state representative and a justice of the peace.
If voters want change, it can be accomplished on March 6th.
While it is the policy of the Amarillo Pioneer to never advocate for any candidate running for a municipal, state or federal office, many voters in Amarillo have clearly expressed that they would like to see some type of change on election day. Whether the change is sought in just one office or in all of them, voters should know that this is the time.
Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) is facing a formidable challenge from former Midland mayor Mike Canon and Amarillo restaurant owner Victor Leal. State Representative Four Price (R-Amarillo) is facing his first primary contest since winning office in 2010 against Drew Brassfield. Potter County justice of the peace Richard Herman is facing Amarillo College police officer Robert Taylor. Randall County Commissioner Mark Benton is facing police captain Tam Boatler.
These races alone should be enough incentive for voters to make their voices heard on March 6th.
If you have any questions on any of the candidates, please visit the Amarillo Pioneer's Voter Guide. Inside you will find responses received directly from the candidates themselves.
And most importantly, please vote on March 6th. Government will never change unless you take the initiative and vote.
-Thomas Warren III, Editor-In-Chief
