Meet The Contenders In A Preview Of Amarillo’s Mayoral Election Candidates

Amarillo voters will have some decisions to make on May 3, 2025. Applications have been filed, and in the upcoming election, we'll find out if our current Mayor, Cole Stanley, will keep his seat or if the residents of Yellow City are ready for new leadership.

Who Is Running Against Mayor Cole Stanley In Amarillo, Texas

For the upcoming May 3 general election, Mayor Cole Stanley will defend his claim to the title of mayor against three other candidates. The candidates running for the ability to say they are mayor of Amarillo are:

• Cole Stanley
• Luke Johnson Marek
• Jason Herrick
• Misty DeAnn Collier

In trying to find out more about the candidates, I was able to find websites for two of the four candidates running. As the race goes on, I'm sure we'll see more websites and Facebook pages pop up.

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This year's mayoral election doesn't include some of the more "unique" platforms that we've seen in the past. It doesn't appear we'll have any social media influencers or gurus on this year's ballot.

Eleven Other Candidates Running For A Spot On The City Council

The mayor isn't the only thing being decided on May 3 in the general election. There are a total of eleven candidates running for the position of council member. Those candidates are:

• Patrick Miller - Place One
• Sherie Wood - Place One
• Tim Reid - Place One
• Wendy K. Flores - Place One
• Don Tipps - Place Two
• David Prescott - Place Three
• Tom Scherlen - Place Three
• Nune Perez - Place Three
• Les Simpson - Place Four
• Leif Kertis - Place Four
• Sylvia Elaine Stephens - Place Four

This election on May 3 will determine who gets the two-year term to accompany these positions. Early voting by personal appearance will begin on April 21 and last through April 29. Ballot positions will be decided on Feb 20.

To stay up on the latest information, you can visit the City of Amarillo's website where they have the most up-to-date information listed.