Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner is seeking a third term in office.

According to the Texas Secretary of State’s office, Tanner has filed her application to seek a third term as Potter County’s top elected official. Tanner was first elected to the position in 2014, replacing then-Judge Arthur Ware from a five-candidate field that also included Bill Bandy, Bill Sumerford, Jeff Poindexter, and former Mayor Debra McCartt.

As county judge, Tanner is the top executive of the county. Since the job of county judge requires no prior legal training of any kind, or any type of law degree, the position functions as more of a mayor position for the county rather than a formal judge. Tanner does still perform some ceremonial duties, however, such as performing weddings and conducting some swearing-in ceremonies for elected officials.

Tanner has come under heavy criticism during her current term in office for alleged wasteful spending by Potter County, including a move to bypass taxpayers on issuing $54 million in debt for a new courts building downtown.

Candidates have until Monday, December 13 to file for a spot on the ballot. The current primary Election Day is scheduled for March 1, 2022.