The Los Angeles mayoral race is intensifying as candidates Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman make their final appeals ahead of the primary election on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is approaching a likely runoff as candidates Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman make their final pitches before the primary election on Tuesday.
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is vying for a second term against former reality television star Spencer Pratt and city council member Nithya Raman. Recent polling indicates a competitive landscape, with no candidate expected to secure more than 50% of the vote. Consequently, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff scheduled for November.
During the final weekend of campaigning, Bass, who enjoys the support of prominent Democrats such as former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom, made a stop at the Yosemite Recreation Center in Eagle Rock. While there, she was seen serving tacos and wearing an apron that read “Common Sense and Carne Asada.”
In an Instagram livestream on Saturday, Bass took aim at Pratt, stating, “You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous.” She appeared to draw a parallel to former President Donald Trump, adding, “We know what it means if you put somebody who is a reality TV star in a seat of power.”
Meanwhile, Pratt spent part of Saturday criticizing Raman on social media, particularly targeting her recent campaign advertisements. In a video posted to Instagram, Raman highlighted a recent poll and urged her supporters to vote, stating, “After millions of dollars of spending against us, we are still here and we are still competitive.”
Pratt, who gained fame from his role on “The Hills,” has attracted attention in the race by criticizing Bass’s handling of various issues, including the response to the January 2025 wildfires that devastated numerous structures, including his own home in Pacific Palisades. He has also been vocal about homelessness, drug addiction, and crime in the city.
In recent weeks, Pratt has gained momentum and secured endorsements from fellow reality television personalities, actors, musicians, and media figures. However, as a registered Republican, he faces significant challenges in a city where Democratic candidates have historically dominated local elections.
The outcome of the primary election on Tuesday will be crucial in determining the future of Los Angeles leadership, as the candidates make their final appeals to voters.
According to Fox News Digital, the race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history.