Reality-Show Star Bets Big on LA Mayoral Bid
TL;DR
Spencer Pratt, the Hills alumnus who lost his Palisades home in the January 2025 wildfire, has entered Los Angeles’ nonpartisan mayoral race as an outspoken outsider, leaning on his Hollywood notoriety and social-media savvy to highlight crime, homelessness and city accountability. With high-profile donors, an aggressive online presence, and a Trump-style persona, Pratt has surged into polling attention and positioned himself for a top-two finish, though experts question his viability in a blue city’s runoff and his controversial past—Infowars appearances and on-screen persona—continue to shape how voters and analysts view his bid.
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