From Left: Cole Stanley and Tom Scherlen/Photos by Campaigns
The Potter County Republican Party officially weighed in on two races last night, endorsing Cole Stanley for mayor and Tom Scherlen for Amarillo City Council, Place 3.
According to a press release from the party, County Executive Committee members voted to back both candidates following reports from a committee tasked with vetting the candidates. Stanley and Scherlen were the only candidates running in the May 6 election to officially receive the seal of approval from the party.
“Cole Stanley and Tom Scherlen both represent our Republican values well and are consensus choices among our local party members,” party chairman Dan Rogers said. “We encourage all Republicans in Amarillo to turn out and vote for Cole Stanley and Tom Scherlen – the only candidates formally endorsed by the Potter County Republican Party.”
Stanley, a construction company owner and current City Councilman, is running for mayor to replace retiring incumbent Ginger Nelson. He is being opposed for by City Councilwoman Freda Powell, former Elkhart City Councilman Don Collins, life coach Jeff McGunegle, truck driver Sam Burnett, and influencer/truck driver Tonya Winston.
Meanwhile, Scherlen, a retired business executive and former 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle board member, is running to replace Eddy Sauer, who is not seeking re-election. He is being opposed by Katt Massey, the former assistant to Nelson, and John Adair, a retiree.
Voters will decide these elections on Saturday, May 6.