Who is Mike Buley running against?

Loren Gameros, for City of Costa Mesa Mayor (Orange County).

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Mike Buley

Candidate for City of Costa Mesa Mayor (Orange County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Costa Mesa Mayor (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Costa Mesa voters.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Costa Mesa Mayor seat do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Mike Buley running against?: Loren Gameros, for City of Costa Mesa Mayor (Orange County).
Should I vote for Mike Buley?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mike Buley's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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