Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has filed a complaint with the city clerk alleging that Mayor Karen Bass violated city election laws. Pratt, a former reality TV figure, accuses Bass of “illegally gaming the election” by appearing near voting centers and highlighting that activity through her campaign social media accounts. The complaint is filed ahead of the primary that will determine who advances in the nonpartisan race.
Bass rejects the allegation, saying her campaign “follow[s] the rules.” In response, she also attacks Pratt’s supporters and dismisses the complaint as politically motivated, according to her remarks on X.
The race is drawing additional attention nationally, with multiple candidates including Pratt, whose candidacy has gained visibility as viral moments and unconventional campaign dynamics increase public interest. Some outlets also describe the exchange between the candidates as a mix of legal filings and public statements, but all accounts center on Pratt’s legal challenge and Bass’s denial.
