Is Pat Burns the incumbent?

Yes. Pat Burns currently holds this office.

Who is Pat Burns running against?

Brian Burley, Ben Davis, Brenda Glim, Andrew Gruel, Casey McKeon, Taryn Taddeo Palumbo, Rosalind "Roz" Price, Erin Spivey and Brian Thienes, for City of Huntington Beach Member, City Council (Orange County).

Should I vote for Pat Burns?

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Pat Burns

Candidate for City of Huntington Beach Member, City Council (Orange County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

10 candidates ran for City of Huntington Beach Member, City Council (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Huntington Beach voters.

About Pat Burns

Retired police officer. A Huntington Beach resident of nearly 30 years who retired as a police lieutenant after serving in patrol, aviation and narcotics units. He previously served on the city's Community Services Commission and the St. Bonaventure School Board, and his current council term ends in 2026.

What they say they'll focus on:

Using independent judgment on council decisions

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Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Pat Burns only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Pat Burns yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Pat Burns the incumbent?: Yes. Pat Burns currently holds this office.
What does the City of Huntington Beach Member, City Council seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Pat Burns running against?: Brian Burley, Ben Davis, Brenda Glim, Andrew Gruel, Casey McKeon, Taryn Taddeo Palumbo, Rosalind "Roz" Price, Erin Spivey and Brian Thienes, for City of Huntington Beach Member, City Council (Orange County).
Should I vote for Pat Burns?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Pat Burns's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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