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City Council Election

Huntington Beach

Summary

Huntington Beach’s 2026 City Council race is starting to come into focus, with candidates lining up for seats that control local policy and spending. If you live in the city, this is the early scorecard for who wants to run your local government.

At a glance

Total mentions
12
Last 30 days
9

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The race itself doesn’t hit your wallet today, but the council it elects will shape Huntington Beach’s budget, fees, and services.

✅Who benefits

Residents and voters benefit from getting an early look at who wants to run City Hall, and candidates get a public platform.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected by the race taking shape.

Mentions & discussions (13)

Orange County RegisterOct 19, 2026

11 candidates vying for 4 spots on Huntington Beach City Council

11 candidates vying for 4 spots on Huntington Beach City Council Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Brian Burley, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Brian Burley, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Ben Davis, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Ben Davis, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Taryn Palumbo, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Taryn Palumbo, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Rosalind “Roz” Price, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Rosalind “Roz” Price, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Casey McKeon, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Casey McKeon, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Brian Thienes, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Brian Thienes, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Amory Hanson, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Amory Hanson, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Orange County RegisterOct 5, 2026

Brenda Glim, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire

Brenda Glim, Huntington Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register

Los Angeles TimesOct 1, 2026

Huntington Beach council candidates talk business at chamber forum

Huntington Beach council candidates talk business at chamber forum Los Angeles Times

Orange County RegisterSep 29, 2026

Election 2026: Why a Huntington Beach candidate will appear twice on ballots

Election 2026: Why a Huntington Beach candidate will appear twice on ballots Orange County Register

Los Angeles TimesAug 19, 2026

Huntington Beach council race features 11 candidates, 4 spots and 2 distinct ideologies

Huntington Beach council race features 11 candidates, 4 spots and 2 distinct ideologies Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesFeb 12, 2026

Huntington Beach City Council race taking shape for 2026

Huntington Beach City Council race taking shape for 2026 Los Angeles Times

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