Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass
In the recent Los Angeles mayoral primary, Spencer Pratt is in a statistical tie with incumbent Karen Bass, according to a California Post survey. Voters expressed dissatisfaction with Bass, particularly regarding her handling of homelessness and the Pacific Palisades fires. Many voters are looking for change, with Pratt gaining support from those affected by recent disasters.
- ▪Spencer Pratt leads the primary with 30.1% support, while Karen Bass has 29.5%.
- ▪Voters expressed frustration with Bass's handling of homelessness and disaster responses.
- ▪Many voters are seeking change, with Pratt's personal experience during the Palisades fire influencing their support.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ 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 advances to November runoff as she seeks second term — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term — NBC News — Politics
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Politics Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass By Zain Khan Published June 2, 2026, 10:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Voters across Los Angeles made their voices heard at the ballot box Tuesday, sharing with The California Post who they wanted to see hold the city’s top job. A California Post survey conducted with McLaughlin & Associates just days before the June 2 primary election showed reality TV star-turned-mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt surging to a statistical tie with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
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