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DC elects a democratic socialist to lead on affordability and change
politics25 days ago

DC elects a democratic socialist to lead on affordability and change

Janeese Lewis George won Washington, D.C.’s mayoral race as a democratic socialist, reflecting a surge of younger, progressive voters who want bold action on affordability and a reorientation away from business-friendly leadership. Her campaign benefited from a broad union-and-DSA get-out-the-vote effort and a social-media push, winning across many neighborhoods that have become more progressive, though she narrowly avoided Ward 3. The victory comes as the city grapples with a budget gap, unemployment near 6.3%, and the Trump presidency, forcing her to navigate fiscal realities while pursuing universal childcare and downtown redevelopment with limited federal help.

via Axios|
#cost-of-living#democratic-socialists-of-america#janeese-lewis-george
DC voters brace for change as mayoral race and ranked-choice voting take hold
politics29 days ago

DC voters brace for change as mayoral race and ranked-choice voting take hold

With D.C.'s June Democratic primary looming, voters confront a crowded field (70-something candidates) and a newly implemented ranked-choice voting system as they pick between Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George for mayor, while Bowser avoids endorsements. The city faces a $1.1 billion budget gap, pandemic fallout, and demographic shifts that could yield a fundamentally different government; about a quarter of voters remain undecided and many express pessimism or hope depending on the candidates' plans for affordability, safety, and services.

via The Washington Post|
#bowser#dc-elections#kenyan-mcduffie
Late-entry Raman clinches L.A. mayor runoff, redefining the race
local-politics1 month ago

Late-entry Raman clinches L.A. mayor runoff, redefining the race

Nithya Raman entered LA’s mayoral race with just 115 days to go and surged into a runoff against Karen Bass as Spencer Pratt faded in the counting, thanks to a broad ground campaign, a strong fundraising push that unlocked the maximum $1.25 million in matching funds, and a strategy that framed Pratt as extreme while presenting Raman as the practical, well-run choice; a left-wing challenger faltered, leaving Raman to face Bass in November.

via Los Angeles Times|
#campaign-finance#elections#local-government
Raman narrows Pratt’s lead as Bass holds front-runner in L.A. mayoral primary
politics1 month ago

Raman narrows Pratt’s lead as Bass holds front-runner in L.A. mayoral primary

Friday results show Karen Bass at 35%, Spencer Pratt at 28%, and Nithya Raman at 25% in Los Angeles’ mayoral primary, with Raman cutting Pratt’s lead to about 3 percentage points and setting up a runoff against either Pratt or Bass on Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will be accepted through Tuesday, and updates will be released daily through June 12 (then more sporadically). Feldstein Soto missed the runoff, Mejia won reelection, and Hernandez declared victory for another term.

via Los Angeles Times|
#elections#karen-bass#los-angeles
Late LA ballots could boost Raman to challenge Bass in November
politics1 month ago

Late LA ballots could boost Raman to challenge Bass in November

In the LA mayoral race, Nithya Raman narrowed Spencer Pratt’s earlier lead as vote counts trickle in, but Pratt still led about 29.35% to Raman’s 23.42% with hundreds of thousands of ballots still to be counted. Analysts say Raman could benefit from later ballots—typically more Democratic and progressive—but catching Pratt would require a large share of the remaining votes, making her pursuit a difficult long shot. PR notes that Pratt’s margin has been shrinking, but he may still hold enough votes to reach Bass in November, with the AP having already called one runoff spot for Bass. Ballots postmarked by Election Day can arrive up to seven days later, so totals will continue to change as counting continues.

via LAist|
#elections#los-angeles#mayoral-race
Reality TV Star Tries to Reboot L.A. Politics With a Homelessness Crusade
politics1 month ago

Reality TV Star Tries to Reboot L.A. Politics With a Homelessness Crusade

Slate profiles Spencer Pratt, a Republican reality-TV figure running for Los Angeles mayor on a single-issue homelessness platform, leveraging AI-generated campaign material and a Trump-aligned persona to galvanize a blue-city electorate. The piece notes his calls to clear encampments and build rehab facilities on federal land, his skepticism of official homelessness data, and how his bid stacks up against incumbents like Karen Bass, amid concerns about civil liberties and housing policy.

via Slate Magazine|
#california-politics#homelessness#los-angeles
LA’s mayoral primary tight as Bass, Raman and Pratt surge in poll
politics1 month ago

LA’s mayoral primary tight as Bass, Raman and Pratt surge in poll

A UC Berkeley–LA Times poll shows Bass at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%, signaling a tight LA mayoral race with no clear 50% winner. Steve Lopez analyzes who truly understands the city, the outsider angle for Pratt, the role of party labels in a nonpartisan race, and the housing/homelessness policy debate, ending with a call for accountability and a plea for Pratt to share more about his candidacy.

via Los Angeles Times|
#elections#homelessness#los-angeles
Spencer Pratt narrows LA mayoral race against Bass in new poll
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt narrows LA mayoral race against Bass in new poll

A California Post poll of 400 likely Los Angeles voters shows Spencer Pratt close to tying Karen Bass in the mayoral race (Pratt 30.1% to Bass 29.5%), with Nithya Raman at 23.4% and a margin of error of ±4.9 points. Pratt leads among Hispanic voters (33%), while Bass faces weak job ratings (32% approve, 66% disapprove). Voters blame homelessness, housing affordability and the city’s direction, and only about 5% remain undecided as the primary nears. The survey underscores broad dissatisfaction with leadership but no clear alternative, in a volatile race for a city still seen as on the wrong track by a large majority.”,

via New York Post|
#california-post-poll#karen-bass#los-angeles
Spencer Pratt Bets on LA Iconography in His Mayor Bid
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt Bets on LA Iconography in His Mayor Bid

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor and is leveraging city iconography—Vans shoes, Lakers script, and Dodgers logos—in tailored outfits to project a relatable, outsider persona tied to LA. Fashion experts say the look signals belonging and city identity, blending populist branding with formal wear to bridge outsider status and local legitimacy. Pratt runs as an independent with vague policy proposals, has drawn notable fundraising and online attention (including AI-generated attack ads), and faces rivals Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. With the June 2 primary on the horizon and a runoff possible in November, questions linger about whether his branding can translate into governance.

via Vogue|
#branding#dodgers#fashion-politics
Three-Way Tight Race Emerges in LA Mayor Contest
politics1 month ago

Three-Way Tight Race Emerges in LA Mayor Contest

A UC Berkeley/LA Times poll shows incumbent Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22% among likely voters in the Los Angeles mayoral race, signaling a tight three-way contest. Any of the three could advance, with a potential Bass–Raman runoff favoring Raman 32% to 28% among registered voters, though turnout, undecideds, and those who would abstain remain influential. Pratt is leading campaign contributions at about $3.26 million, followed by Bass at $3.13 million and Raman at over $931,000. The race centers on homelessness, housing affordability, and public safety, with Bass and Pratt bearing high unfavorables and Raman gaining momentum as voters weigh turnout in this nonpartisan contest.

via Los Angeles Times|
#karen-bass#los-angeles#mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt's Doomsday Vision for L.A. Sparks a Heated Debate
politics1 month ago

Spencer Pratt's Doomsday Vision for L.A. Sparks a Heated Debate

Columnist Gustavo Arellano argues Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral bid relies on a doomsday, Trump-like rhetoric that thrives in an echo chamber, contrasting his bleak vision with LA’s improving crime and homelessness metrics and warning that embracing his nihilistic approach could alienate broad voters unless he offers a constructive reform agenda.

via Los Angeles Times|
#homelessness#los-angeles#mayoral-race