The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Jackson/Photo via campaign
Name: Gary Jackson
Office Sought: Potter County JP Pct. 3
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 68
What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
Associate degree in criminal justice
What is your occupation?
Justice of the Peace
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own. (If this question is not applicable, please note that below.)
N/A
Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, religious, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
JPCA Judge Education Committee for seven years.
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
Current Potter Co. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2026?
To continue serving the citizens of Potter Co.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
Continue to hold trials within time frames dictated by Statute, Control the budget responsibly and conduct the business of the office in a fair and impartial manner, treating all citizens with dignity and respect.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
All issues have been and will continue to be addressed immediately as they occur.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters? If this question is not applicable, please write N/A.
Not at this time.
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
Experience, education and proven track record in this office for the last 15 years.