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Chelan County, Washington

Chelan County Assessor

Port and Cornelius are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Chelan County election filings.

About this race

Britini Port and Wes Cornelius meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chelan County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

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Britini Port

Independent

Biography

Port is a licensed managing broker and accredited appraiser with experience in real estate sales, new home construction and property management, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Port has a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Washington, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 2010 to 2012 and is a first-time candidate, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Wes Cornelius

Gop

Biography

Cornelius has served as Chelan County Assessor since being unanimously appointed in 2023, after joining the Assessor's Office in 2007, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Cornelius has more than 39 years of experience in real estate, appraisal and property tax administration and served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1986, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Chelan County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Chelan County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Britini Port and Wes Cornelius. Candidate information follows official Chelan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Chelan County Assessor election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Chelan County ClerkChelan County Commissioner, District 2Chelan County CoronerSee all 15 Chelan County races
Candidate profiles
Britini Port, full profileWes Cornelius, full profileOfficial Washington election office