Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her reelection bid after a challenging first term. Facing criticism over issues like wildfires and homelessness, she has garnered support from prominent Democratic figures. Her main challenger, Spencer Pratt, has expressed confidence in a potential matchup, highlighting dissatisfaction with Bass's leadership.
- ▪Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff for reelection as Los Angeles Mayor.
- ▪Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate, is positioned as her main challenger.
- ▪Bass has received support from key Democratic figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Has to Fight for Her Job — NYT — US
- ▪ Karen Bass can’t avoid a runoff amid an angry spasm in Los Angeles — Washington Post — Politics
- ▪ Race for Mayor of Los Angeles Heads to Runoff in November — TODAY.com
- ▪ Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass — California Post
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second termLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her bid for reelectionByMICHAEL R. BLOOD AP political writerJune 2, 2026, 12:02 AM0:59Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, fields interviews during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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