HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—As the setting sun lit the skies Oct. 27, hundreds of locals and visitors gathered in front of a stage with the backdrop of the pier adorned with American flags moving with the wind.
The evening was set for eight conservative candidates—all of whom are longtime residents of Huntington Beach—running for various seats representing the city, state, and nation in the November election.
Speaking first, Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who is running for re-election against former assistant city attorney Scott Field, vouched for four of the city council candidates sitting on his left, all of whom he said were united in restoring “law and order” through proactive policing and fighting against Sacramento polices they feel are disproportionally affecting the city….