Elko Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Mike Hagen

Candidate for Mayor

9 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Mike Hagen is running for mayor of Elko in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marissa Lostra and Giovanni E. Puccinelli.

Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Mayoral candidate who cites a background in building and the building codes.

Where Mike Hagen stands: positions on the record

Housing permits1 sourced position

Says the biggest obstacle to housing affordability is the permitting process and wants to streamline building and permitting.
“The biggest problem and obstacle to housing affordability in Elko is the permitting process.”
Own statementElko Daily Free Press

Spring Creek road1 sourced position

Says a new route into Spring Creek from I-80 Exit 303 is needed, built as a state route with NDOT funding.
“We need a new route into Spring Creek coming off of I-80 Exit 303.”
Own statementElko Daily Free Press

Data centers1 sourced position

Says data centers are necessary and proposes geothermal power and closed-system cooling for rural sites.
“I believe data centers are necessary but there is common sense and responsible ways to set them up in rural areas.”
Own statementElko Daily Free Press

City services1 sourced position

Names a city bus system first among services to fund, then road improvements and a bigger policing budget.
“First of all we need a city bus system”
Own statementElko Daily Free Press

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Elko City Council in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (lost).
Own statementNevada Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024

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