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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Elko New Market Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose a mayor, with one candidate on the ballot, and two council members from three candidates; Council Members Amanda Novak and Megan Thielfoldt are not on this ballot.

Election Day · Nov 3

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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and the city budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a 2027 preliminary budget and preliminary property tax levy.

What's on the tableThe next council will set the city budget and property tax levy each year, starting with the 2028 levy.

02Growth and annexation3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is annexing land from New Market Township for new neighborhoods, including Eagle View Meadows and Boulder Heights South.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on annexations, plats and road plans for new subdivisions, including along County Road 86.

03City campus land and capital projects4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council approved buying about four acres north of City Hall for a future city campus, paid for with a capital improvement bond.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide which projects in the five-year capital plan move forward and how to pay for them.

04Data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council adopted a moratorium on data centers so staff can study zoning rules for them.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether and where data centers can locate once zoning rules are proposed.

05Water supply and private wells3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is building a fifth well as backup supply and has set up a process to compensate private well owners affected by an aquifer test.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the new well, a planned water tower and remaining claims from well owners.

1 note on these statements

Mayor Andrew Ganfield is not seeking reelection. Hometown Source · Oct 16, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city find savings in its budget before raising property taxes?

  2. 2. Should the city buy land now for a future city campus near City Hall?

  3. 3. Should Elko New Market allow data centers?

  4. 4. Should the city actively recruit new businesses to broaden the tax base?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Amanda Novak, Megan Thielfoldt3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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