2 candidates are running: Priya Bhat-Patel and Wayland T. Lim. Priya Bhat-Patel is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Priya Bhat-Patel (Nonpartisan).

Member of the City Council, District No. 3

Name: Member of the City Council, District No. 3
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Carlsbad city, California

Unofficial result: Won — Priya Bhat-Patel (Nonpartisan)

My vote power: High

This seat represents District No. 3, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

Passing city laws, called ordinances
Approving the city budget
Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Priya Bhat-Patel

Won

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Carlsbad mayor pro tem and council member who chairs the North County Transit District board; public health professional with a doctorate from Loma Linda University. Her priorities include housing costs and public safety.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 9 against, Environment and Public Health 7 for, Social Programs and Welfare 4 for,

Wayland T. Lim

Lost

Nonpartisan

Retired business consultant in Carlsbad with experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

Sources: sdvote.com · carlsbadca.gov