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A new candidate has filed to run for Amarillo mayor.
On Monday, the Amarillo City Secretary’s office announced Carl Karas has filed his application to run for the top position on the Amarillo City Council. Karas’ LinkedIn page describes him as a freelance blogger and architect.
Karas joins incumbent Ginger Nelson, businessman Michael Hunt, and paralegal Claudette Smith in the race for mayor. A fifth candidate, Jeffrey McElreath, has suspended his campaign and endorsed Hunt in the race.
Candidates have until Friday, February 12 to file for a spot on the ballot. Election Day is May 1.
Full list of filed candidates:
Mayor
Ginger Nelson, incumbent and attorney
Michael Hunt, catering company owner
Claudette R. Smith, paralegal
Carl Karas, registered architect
City Council Place 1
Cole Stanley, construction company owner
Hobert “Gunny” Brown, Marine Corps veteran and former Save Amarillo PAC treasurer
City Council Place 2
Freda Powell, incumbent and mortuary manager
Jason Foglesong, high school teacher and former Republican precinct chair
City Council Place 3
Eddy Sauer, incumbent and dentist
Tom Scherlen, former CEO of Austin Hose
City Council Place 4
Howard Smith, incumbent and realtor
Sharyn Delgado, behavior counselor and educator
Ali Ramos, social work instructor
*This article has been updated to reflect candidate Carl Karas’ correct job title.