Spencer Pratt Drops to Third as Raman Surges in LA Mayor Race

In the LA mayoral primary, Spencer Pratt slid to third as Nithya Raman overtook him for second place. With ballots still being counted, results are expected to be certified around June 10, and a November runoff will decide the winner. Pratt—backed by celebrity supporters and GOP figures—has campaigned on wildfire recovery and homelessness policy, while facing scrutiny over his finances and readiness to manage a $15 billion city budget, and has publicly claimed the shift in momentum could involve fraudulent votes.