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Spencer Pratt declares 'it's war' after Los Angeles mayoral primary loss
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt declares 'it's war' after Los Angeles mayoral primary loss

Spencer Pratt, the Republican candidate and former reality TV star who failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, released a video titled 'Saving LA-Phase III' in which he vows he isn’t leaving town and accuses the city’s political machine of corruption. He attacks the remaining candidates, Nithya Raman and Karen Bass, calling them 'morons' and warning that the city will deteriorate under their leadership. Pratt claims developers and businesses are leaving and that tax revenue and services will shrink, forecasting more potholes, fewer firefighters, and more crime. He also teased a recording that could force one candidate to resign, though he did not specify which one. Pratt did not gain enough support to reach the runoff despite the national attention his celebrity status drew.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles
california-politics1 month ago

LA Dems Brace for Bruising Bass–Raman Runoff After Pratt Exit

Los Angeles’ mayoral runoff between incumbent Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman is shaping into a high-stakes intra-Democratic showdown five months after Spencer Pratt’s controversial candidacy dominated headlines. While Raman surpassed Pratt to reach the runoff, operatives warn the contest could fracture Democratic support in the nation’s second-largest city, with Bass seeking a broad coalition and Raman riding progressive energy. Pratt’s exit may ease some pressure, but his supporters’ attacks and questions about election integrity signal a contentious, expensive race that will define LA politics for months to come.

via Politico|
#california-politics#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid collapses under self-sabotage
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid collapses under self-sabotage

Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano argues that Spencer Pratt began with strong advantages (a relatable origin story, an emboldened base, and fundraising) but misread LA’s political culture by leaning into angry, anti-progressive rhetoric, neglecting broad outreach and key debates. Pratt finished third with about 26% of the vote, behind Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, highlighting that his self-created arrogance and celebrity-focused approach prevented a broader coalition and lasting support in a largely liberal city. The piece concludes Pratt’s real obstacle wasn’t policy so much as a perceived lack of faith in or love for Los Angeles, urging him to stay and push for change rather than leave.

via Los Angeles Times|
#gustavo-arellano#homelessness#la-mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt Drops to Third as Raman Surges in LA Mayor Race
politics1 month ago

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.

via The Cut|
#homelessness#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles
Trump DOJ debunks LA mayoral fraud claim tied to AP lag
politics1 month ago

Trump DOJ debunks LA mayoral fraud claim tied to AP lag

Claims that a batch of Los Angeles mayoral votes showed zero votes for the Republican frontrunner were debunked after the AP explained it was a lag in its vote-tracker; a subsequent update showed Pratt’s votes alongside Bass and Raman, with LA County officials saying no leading candidate had zero-vote batches. Despite the clarification, Trump continues to push baseless fraud claims, while DOJ and election officials emphasize that California’s vote-counting process is supervised, transparent, and still accepting mail-in ballots.

via Democracy Docket|
#ap-vote-tracker-lag#bill-essayli#donald-trump
Late ballot drop tightens LA mayoral race as Raman closes in on Pratt
politics1 month ago

Late ballot drop tightens LA mayoral race as Raman closes in on Pratt

A fresh batch of ballots narrows Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral primary to about 7,500 votes, with Raman gaining 23,514 to Pratt's 10,336 as roughly 78% of ballots are counted. Mayor Karen Bass remains ahead at 34.8%. Analysts say later-counted ballots skew younger and more progressive, making a Raman runoff likely, though Pratt supporters may face a choice between Bass and Raman in November.

via New York Post|
#ballot-drop#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles
LA mayoral race tightens as Pratt's lead over Raman narrows
politics1 month ago

LA mayoral race tightens as Pratt's lead over Raman narrows

California's top-two primaries yielded a tightening LA mayoral contest, with Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman shrinking to about 1% as 78% of ballots were counted, keeping Karen Bass on track for a November runoff. In the governor's race, Xavier Becerra overtook Steve Hilton for the second general-election slot, with Hilton and Tom Steyer vying for the other berth under California's top-two system; counties will continue counting mail ballots in the coming days.

via CBS News|
#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles#nithya-raman
Raman Gains Ground in L.A. Mayor Race as Pratt Stays Close
politics1 month ago

Raman Gains Ground in L.A. Mayor Race as Pratt Stays Close

In Los Angeles’s mayoral primary, Nithya Raman narrowed the gap with Spencer Pratt to about six percentage points, trailing Pratt by roughly 33,000 votes as Karen Bass maintained a lead with 35% to Pratt’s 29% and Raman’s 23%. If no candidate surpasses 50%, the top two advance to the November runoff; mail-in ballots postmarked election day will continue to be counted through Tuesday, keeping results fluid as late ballots come in.

via Los Angeles Times|
#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles
Trump claims California vote fraud and demands federal probe, with no evidence
politics1 month ago

Trump claims California vote fraud and demands federal probe, with no evidence

President Trump asserted, without proof, that Democrats are rigging California’s primaries and that federal prosecutors are investigating; California officials and election experts push back, noting the state’s mail-in voting system naturally slows counts and that there is no verified fraud evidence as races for governor and Los Angeles mayor continue to be decided by late-counted ballots.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-elections#election-integrity#la-mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt draws Hollywood support as LA mayor race tightens
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt draws Hollywood support as LA mayor race tightens

Spencer Pratt hosted a celebrity-filled election night watch party at Don Antonio’s in West LA as his position narrowed against Mayor Karen Bass, signaling a potential runoff. Attendees ranged from lawmakers to entertainment stars, and the event felt more like a party than a traditional campaign rally, with a DJ, LED screen updating results, minimal media presence, and Pratt quietly thanking supporters as the night progressed.

via New York Post|
#celebrities#election-night#la-mayoral-race
LA mayoral showdown narrows to a three-way cliffhanger
politics1 month ago

LA mayoral showdown narrows to a three-way cliffhanger

The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race has become a tight three-way contest among Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Spencer Pratt. Bass entered as the front-runner, Raman emerged as a left-flank challenger, and Pratt—an outsider with a national-media profile—gained momentum aided by viral, AI-inspired videos. A late UC Berkeley/LA Times poll showed a razor-thin split: Bass 26%, Raman 25%, Pratt 22%, signaling an unpredictable finish driven by shifting coalitions, local dynamics, and growing national attention.

via Los Angeles Times|
#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles