Local Government
Haugesund has a mayor and a city council with 49 members. The mayor since 2001 is Petter Steen jr. of the Conservative Party. The distribution of council seats is summarized in the following table:
| Party Name | Name in Norwegian | Number of representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party | Det Norske Arbeiderpartiet | 14 |
| Progress Party | Fremskrittspartiet | 6 |
| Conservative Party | Høyre | 19 |
| Christian Democratic Party | Kristelig Folkeparti | 3 |
| Pensioners' Party | Pensjonistpartiet | 3 |
| Socialist Left Party | Sosialistisk Venstreparti | 1 |
| Liberal Party | Venstre | 3 |
| Total: | 49 |
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