Los Angeles mayoral race draws attention with viral moments, surprise rise of Bass challenger Pratt
The Los Angeles mayoral race has attracted national attention as incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces a crowded field of 15 candidates, including reality‑TV personality Spencer Pratt. Recent polls show Pratt gaining about 22% support, trailing Bass’s 30%, with former President Trump expressing backing for Pratt. The campaign has been marked by accusations of election‑law violations, debates over homelessness, affordability, and the city’s entertainment‑industry challenges.
- ▪Mayor Karen Bass leads the nonpartisan primary with roughly 30% support, while Spencer Pratt has risen to about 22% in recent polls.
- ▪Former President Donald Trump publicly voiced support for Pratt’s candidacy.
- ▪Pratt and Bass’s campaigns have exchanged accusations over alleged illegal electioneering near ballot drop boxes.
- ▪The race is framed as a referendum on issues such as homelessness, wildfire preparedness, housing affordability, and Hollywood job losses.
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Campaign Los Angeles mayoral race draws attention with viral moments, surprise rise of Bass challenger Pratt Comments: by Elizabeth Prann - 05/28/26 6:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Elizabeth Prann - 05/28/26 6:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied ATLANTA — The Los Angeles mayoral race has increasingly drawn national attention, transforming from a local contest into one of the more unconventional municipal races in recent memory. Mayor Karen Bass (D) faces a challenge on Tuesday from 15 candidates, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, whose candidacy has surged from novelty to serious contender. The nonpartisan primary sends the top two vote-getting candidates to a runoff if no one wins 50 percent or more of the vote.
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