Karen Bass advances in L.A. mayoral primary as Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt vie for runoff

Earlier this month, lefty Councilmember Nithya Raman defeated Pratt to secure the second spot in the L.A. mayoral primary to face incumbent Bass in the November runoff election.

Pratt finished third in the primary vote for LA mayor behind incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman

Left-wing candidate Nithya Raman looks set to oppose incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayor's runoff in November, multiple reports Tuesday forecast, with Republican candidate Spencer Pratt pushed to the electoral wayside only after mail-in votes were added. The post Reports: Karen Bass, Nithya Raman Ready for L.A. Mayoral Race Primary as Spencer Pratt Pushed Aside appeared first on Breitbart.

Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pratt out of the race, US media projected.

Pratt dropped to third with 25.8% of the vote as he was beaten to the runoff by incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Nithya Raman when AP called the race.

Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman (D) is set to battle Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) in the city’s mayoral race later this year, a race that is likely to feature intraparty tension amid a broader discussion about the future of the Democratic Party. According to Decision Desk HQ, Bass was sitting at 34.32 percent...

Progressive challenger Nithya Raman will advance to a runoff against incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.

CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman will face off in LA's November mayoral general election after advancing from a competitive primary.

Progressive challenger Nithya Raman will advance to a runoff against incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.

She overtook reality star and Republican Spencer Pratt, whose fundraising and social media savvy propelled him from longshot candidate to legitimate contender. The post Raman to advance in Los Angeles mayor’s race, taking on Bass in November appeared first on MS NOW.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face City Council member Nithya Raman in a runoff election for Bass’ job in November, NBC News projects, teeing up a one-on-one matchup between two Democrats

Republican Spencer Pratt said Monday that “hundreds of thousands of votes” remain outstanding in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, after Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projected that city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) will take on incumbent mayor Karen Bass (D) in the November general election. “Folks, we're dealing with a fraction of a percentage point difference,...

According to the latest tally released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Bass leads the nonpartisan contest with 34.68% of the vote, while Raman has climbed to 27.12%, narrowly overtaking Republican reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who stands at 26.69%.

Votes are still being counted in the closely-watched primary races in California, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place behind current democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who is heading to the runoff, and progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are now the projected winners in the race for Los Angeles Mayor and will likely face each other in November's runoff as reality television star Spencer Pratt falls to third place. The post Karen Bass, Nithya Raman Projected Winners in the Primary for Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Spencer Pratt Falls appeared first on Breitbart.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and Democrat Nithya Raman are projected to face off to lead the country's second largest city this November, according to Decision Desk HQ.  With 87 percent of votes in, Bass is at 34.68 percent, and Raman is at 27.12 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. The June 2 results...

Democratic incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Democratic City Councilmember Nithya Raman will advance to the runoff in November for Los Angeles mayor, Decision Desk HQ projects.

(Updated with Karen Bass & Spencer Pratt statements) Donald Trump’s election conspiracy temper tantrum on NBC’s Meet The Press aside, the roller coaster drama in the Los Angeles Mayoral remains unmatched almost a week after polls closed in the City of Angels. In a true Hollywood reversal of fortune that could end up in a […]

CBS News projected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to advance while the fates of Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, as well as gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, were unknown.

A broad coalition that included organized labor and business leaders helped Bass win a spot in the mayoral runoff, where she will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.

Spencer Pratt says he's on a mission from God to save Los Angeles. He is currently running second to Mayor Karen Bass, ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show "The Hills," was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis.

Spencer Pratt has confidently claimed he’s already looking ahead to a November runoff as election results Tuesday night showed him comfortably in second place behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.

Incumbent Democrat Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the runoff election with 34.8 percent of the votes so far, while Pratt is edging a close second with 30.44 percent.

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are awaiting news on the vote count to determine who will face Karen Bass in the November general election. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.

Spencer Pratt appears on track to advance to a November runoff against LA Mayor Karen Bass after no candidate cleared 50% in Tuesday's primary.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass moved a step closer to winning reelection after securing the top spot in the city's jungle primary -- putting her on a possible crash course this November with former bad-boy reality star Spencer Pratt.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) advanced to a November runoff Tuesday as she seeks to stay in City Hall while a host of political challengers circle led by Republican Spencer Pratt. The post Karen Bass Advances to November Run-Off in L.A. Mayoral Race appeared first on Breitbart.

The incumbent politician will likely face off again against reality star Spencer Pratt in November

The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is slated to advance to the general election in her bid to hang on to her seat, Decision Desk HQ projected early Wednesday. Her opponent has yet to be determined. The first-term mayor has faced a tough reelection battle against Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt and progressive Los...

Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is looking ahead to November, calling out incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and laying out his plan to unseat her after Tuesday's election returns put him in position for a potential runoff.

Bass will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman in a November run-off as she seeks re-election

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt was in second place as of early Wednesday morning. The post Karen Bass advances to general election in Los Angeles mayoral contest appeared first on MS NOW.

NBC News projects incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a November runoff election, with challengers Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the other spot. NBC Los Angeles’ Alex Rozier reports from Bass’ campaign headquarters where she spoke ahead of the call.

CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

Incumbent comes out on top in primary election – but with less than 50% of votes – and will take on challenger in NovemberKaren Bass has come out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general election.Bass will face either 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. Continue reading...

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. However, it could still take days to determine which two candidates will face each other in November. Speaking to supporters at her election party just after 9 p.m., Bass […]

The final results are far from in for the Los Angeles mayoral race, but already Karen Bass is already in battle mode to take on Spencer Pratt in November. “Tomorrow begins the second half of this journey,” the incumbent told supporters at a Koreatown gathering just over an hour after the polls closed in LA […]

Early election results are beginning to come in Tuesday night in one of the most closely watched and unpredictable Los Angeles mayoral races in decades, with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass facing strong challenges from City Councilmember Nithya Raman and political outsider Spencer Pratt.

Mayor Karen Bass attempted to fend off challenges from Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the most wide-open L.A. mayor's race in a generation.

Los Angeles voters go to the polls Tuesday. If no candidate receives more than 50%, the top-two vote getters will advance to a November runoff.

Los Angeles voters say homelessness is the top issue in the mayoral primary race featuring Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman as candidates.

Latest Los Angeles mayor primary results as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection in a tight race with candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

Several unanticipated outcomes are suddenly in play in the California governor’s race and the Los Angeles mayor’s race following the release of two polls last week which threw those races wide open.

No front-runner: Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV's Spencer Pratt are locked in a three-way battle for the two top slots on Tuesday.

L.A. mayoral hopefuls Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt spent the weekend making their final campaign push as recent polls show a tightening Tuesday primary.

In its initial phases, the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral contest was as low key (bordering on boring) as the parallel California gubernatorial race. Mayor Karen Bass has had persistently low job approval numbers, dating back to her shaky handling of the Palisades fire early last year. But several potential big-dog rivals (including her wealthy 2022 opponent, mall developer Rick Caruso) gave the race a pass. So it seemed, L.A. would give the incumbent a second term, as it's done many time in the past.

The Los Angeles mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff as Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman make final pitches before Election Day on Tuesday.

The mayoral race between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and Spencer Pratt has tightened, according to a poll from the California Post. The post Poll — L.A. Mayoral Race: Spencer Pratt Leads Democrat Karen Bass as Primary Looms appeared first on Breitbart.

A new California Post poll finds Spencer Pratt and Karen Bass locked in a dead heat in the Los Angeles mayoral race as 62% of voters say the city is headed in the wrong direction. Homelessness, housing costs and public safety top voter concerns.

Bass is going up against Hills star Spencer Pratt and councilwoman Nithya Raman, with Pratt gaining traction amongst disaffected Angelenos with his rogue campaign.

In the upcoming primary for Mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two wildly different frontrunning challengers. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt, and progressive city council member Nithya Raman.

Spencer Pratt Surges As Karen Bass Odds Wobble In Final Days Before LA Mayor Primary As the June 2nd primary approaches in Los Angeles, prediction markets are showing a notable shift in the Los Angeles mayoral race: incumbent Karen Bass's odds have been all over the place - recently dropping sharply - while challenger Spencer Pratt has seen his implied probability climb. According to the latest Polymarket snapshot, Bass sits at 59% to win the election outright, down from higher levels above 70% seen earlier in the week. Pratt has risen to 21%, with Nithya Raman at 20% and minor candidates under 1%. Will Karen Bass win the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election? Yes 59% · No 42%View full market & trade on Polymarket Similar movements appear on Kalshi, where Bass is around 61% (down roughly 7 points recently) and Pratt near 23%. What's Driving the Shift? The volatility reflects a tightening race highlighted by fresh polling and widespread dissatisfaction with conditions in Los Angeles. The latest UC Berkeley/LA Times Poll from May 19-24 shows Bass at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22% among likely voters. Raman and Pratt each gained ground since March, while Bass remained relatively flat. Other surveys from Emerson and Cygnal have shown Pratt surging in recent weeks. Pratt, best known from the reality show The Hills, entered the race after losing family property in the Palisades Fire. His campaign has focused heavily on strict enforcement against homelessness encampments, mandatory treatment for addiction, government audits, and accountability for billions spent on homelessness and recovery efforts. He has been a vocal critic of what many see as the mishandling of the Palisades Fire response under Bass. Bass continues to tout measurable progress, including an 18% reduction in street homelessness, drops in violent crime, and efforts to boost housing and film production. However, many voters remain frustrated with visible issues such as persistent encampments, high housing costs, and post-fire recovery challenges. Her approval ratings have been underwater in some surveys. Adding to the optics today, Governor Gavin Newsom formally endorsed Bass, praising her record. The last-minute endorsement, coming just five days before the primary, has raised eyebrows among some observers who see it as a sign of desperation from the establishment to prop up the incumbent. What's Next... Los Angeles uses a two-round system: the top two vote-getters from the June 2 primary advance to a November 3 runoff if no one exceeds 50%. Bass is still heavily favored to advance and win a runoff thanks to incumbent advantages, name recognition, and the city's Democratic lean. Yet a strong showing by Pratt or Raman could set up a more competitive general election. Pratt has raised over $3.2 million recently, including $2.7 million in a single reporting period, largely from small donors (LA Times on fundraising). His media savvy and outsider message have energized voters who feel ignored by the political establishment. Low turnout in the primary could favor these motivated challengers. Prediction markets still price Bass as the clear favorite overall, but the recent dip signals that bettors are increasingly pricing in uncertainty and Pratt's momentum. With early voting active and ballots due by June 2, the next few days will determine whether this becomes a straightforward reelection or a dramatic runoff battle. Tyler Durden Thu, 05/28/2026 - 19:15

Recent polls and prediction markets find Nithya Raman's chances of becoming LA mayor increasing.

Los Angeles mayors usually coast to a second term — the last two defeated token opposition in the primary. Karen Bass’ chances for a smooth reelection likely vanished on Jan. 7, 2025, when the Palisades fire destroyed some 6,800 structures, including the home of reality star Spencer Pratt. Fueled by outrage, Pratt has leveraged his […]

Among plenty in Hollywood, the race for Los Angeles mayor isn’t so much a question of who to support, but rather how did it come to this? “A continued mess,” laments one top industry donor. With less than two weeks to go before the city’s crowded primary, polls point to incumbent Karen Bass and reality […]

Karen Bass is running for re-election against conservative reality star Spencer Pratt and progressive Councilmember Nithya Raman.

More than a dozen candidates are challenging Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary. While Bass holds a comfortable lead in most polls, two candidates, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, have gained ground in recent months. Raman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the race and her candidacy.

The next Los Angeles mayoral debate has been canceled after Nithya Raman and Karen Bass pulled out, along with Spencer Pratt. The post Next L.A. Mayoral Debate Canceled After Karen Bass, Nithya Raman Pull Out appeared first on Breitbart.

A Los Angeles mayoral debate has collapsed at the last minute after Nithya Raman joined Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt in pulling out. Organizers at the Pat Brown Institute said on Monday the event scheduled for Wednesday was being shelved due to the three major candidates being unavailable. Raman revealed early Monday she was not...

Pratt has also regularly criticized Bass over her handling of the LA wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, including his $3.8 million property, across Southern California last January.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was blasted for backing out of an upcoming mayoral forum just days after she took a beating in a LA mayoral debate, with Spencer Pratt being declared the winner.

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman debated public safety, affordability and the city's homeless crisis.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came under heavy attack Wednesday night as challenger Spencer Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman turned a mayoral debate into a full-blown showdown over wildfires, crime and homelessness.

Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman went to war Tuesday night in a blistering mayoral debate that exploded into a public brawl over crime, homelessness, police staffing and who voters should blame for Los Angeles spiraling deeper into chaos.

In a freewheeling debate in Sherman Oaks, Bass and Raman sparred over housing production, homelessness and other issues. Spencer Pratt wasn't invited.

Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman and more in the L.A. mayoral race. Here's where the leading candidates stand on issues like housing, homelessness and public safety.