Spencer Pratt is a reality star pandering to the LA ego. He could be our next mayor | Dave Schilling
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, is running for mayor of Los Angeles, appealing to voters' frustrations with the city's issues. His campaign focuses on personal experiences, such as his house burning down in a fire and public sanitation problems. Despite his lack of political experience, Pratt's celebrity status and relatable slogans resonate with some constituents.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is a former star of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and is now a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles.
- ▪His campaign addresses issues like homelessness and public sanitation, often using personal anecdotes to connect with voters.
- ▪Pratt's slogan of making LA 'camera-ready' reflects the vanity of some residents, prioritizing aesthetics over substantive policy.
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Illustration: Fortunate Joaquin/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Fortunate Joaquin/The GuardianOpinionLos AngelesSpencer Pratt is a reality star pandering to the LA ego. He could be our next mayorDave SchillingAs long as you remain angry at the city, you can ignore the candidate’s lack of experience or inability to articulate actual policySat 30 May 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 10.01 EDTShareI vote by mail in every election these days, as is my right as a mostly lazy natural-born American citizen. Fill in a few bubbles with black ink, chuck the thing into the nearest dropbox, and consider myself a functioning member of society for a brief moment.
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