Spencer Pratt campaign donations explode as reality star nearly catches Mayor Karen Bass’s total
Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has seen a significant increase in donations, raising approximately $2.7 million in a recent reporting period. This surge nearly matches the total raised by incumbent Mayor Karen Bass since the start of the race. With the primary election approaching, Pratt's fundraising strategy appears to be paying off, giving him a strong financial position compared to his competitors.
- ▪Spencer Pratt raised roughly $2.7 million between April 19 and May 15.
- ▪Pratt's campaign reported 8,490 contributions during the latest reporting period.
- ▪He has approximately $1.42 million cash on hand, slightly ahead of Mayor Karen Bass.
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Metro Spencer Pratt campaign donations explode as reality star nearly catches Mayor Karen Bass’s total By Jamie Paige Published May 22, 2026, 12:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Spencer Pratt just unleashed a campaign cash storm in the race to be the next mayor of Los Angeles. New campaign disclosures show Pratt raised roughly $2.7 million between April 19 and May 15, nearly equaling the approximately $2.8 million Mayor Karen Bass raised since entering the race in 2024. The surge marks a dramatic jump from where Pratt stood only weeks ago. Earlier campaign filings showed Pratt had raised roughly $540,000 since Jan. 1, enough to put him among the top fundraisers in the race but still far behind Bass’s overall war chest.
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