The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Yeats/Photo via campaign
Name: Gigi Yeats
Office Sought: Randall County Clerk
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 62
What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
High School graduate, 2 yrs college, Federal Records Management Training
What is your occupation?
County Clerk, Chief Deputy
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.
ARMA International (Association Records Managers & Administrators)
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
No
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.
facebook.com/gigiforcountyclerk
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2026?
For 23 years, I’ve had the privilege & honor of serving the people of Randall County. From vital records to court services, I’ve learned that the county clerk’s office isn't just about paperwork—it’s about helping our neighbors through some of the most important moments of their lives. Encouraged & with the support of my family and coworkers, I am running for Randall County Clerk. My goal is simple: to bring my decades of hands-on experience to the leadership level, ensuring Randall County continues to receive the integrity and excellence it deserves.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
Staying conservative with the tax payers money.
Easy access to the public records
Looking at the possibility of opening a clerk's office at the Randall County Annex
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
How critical it is that the community has easy access to public records, and making sure things like the county website are easy to navigate.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters? If this question is not applicable, please write N/A.
Honorable Susan B. Allen Randall County Clerk, Robert Love Randall County District Attorney, Joel Richardson retired Randall County Sheriff
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
I have the experience & knowledge to make a seamless transition into the office of county clerk. I've assisted in most departments in the office. I have a great working relationship with the elected officials & offices in the county.