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White Pine County Commissioner, Seat 5

White Pine County, Nevada
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Democratic

George Chachas is a longtime Ely business owner who has run the town's RadioShack store for decades. He is a former mayor of Ely.

Republican · Incumbent

Jose A. Noriega is a White Pine County commissioner, appointed to the board in early 2026. He has experience managing federal public-lands projects in the county.

Sources: nv-whitepinecounty.civicplus.com · thenevadaindependent.com