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How Spencer Pratt’s ‘patently absurd’ bid for mayor fell flat in Los Angeles

Spencer Pratt, an ex-reality TV star, cast himself as the antidote to Los Angeles’s woes as he campaigned to be the city’s next mayor. He curried favor with swaths of disillusioned voters

California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call

mayor Karen Bass [advanced](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/02/karen-bass-los-angeles-mayoral-primary) to the general election, while former reality TV star Spencer Pratt was leading progressive LA city council member Nithya Raman to land the second spot on November

Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count

campaigned to "disrupt the system", vowing to solve the homelessness crisis and arguing the state should co-operate more closely with the federal government on immigration enforcement and roll back sanctuary policies. Should he advance

Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff

Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV villain who decided to run for mayor after his Pacific Palisades home burned down in the 2025 wildfires, trailed behind the pair. Bass learned on 2 June’s primary

Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims

Spencer Pratt could have lost. Pratt, a registered Republican, was initially in second place behind Democratic mayor Karen Bass, but as more ballots were counted, Democrat Nithya Raman pulled ahead of him. “3rd World Nation

What to know about Tuesday’s primaries in California, New Jersey, Montana

campaigns has come from former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who is running for the Democratic nomination. Previously, she made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary in US history, serving under President Joe Biden. Should

Nithya Raman: progressive who bested Spencer Pratt eyes Hollywood ending

Spencer Pratt, whose viral campaign appeared on track to upend the contest. “Many thousands of votes will be counted in the days ahead, and we may not get an answer we like. But regardless

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

Spencer Pratt. The winner will lead the second-largest city in the US, grappling with issues like homelessness and affordable housing as Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Olympics. The election

US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats

mayor Karen Bass claimed one of two spots to advance to the November general election, while her opponents, according to the Associated Press, as her rivals remained locked in a tight battle. The results, stretching

Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff after falling short of majority

Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, or city council member Nithya Raman, in November. As of Tuesday evening, it was still unclear who would move on**.** Los Angeles’s next mayor will be tasked