Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is moving ahead of Spencer Pratt for second place in the race to determine who will face Mayor Karen Bass in a November runoff, as vote counting continues. Multiple outlets report that the two candidates, competing to advance from the primary, have traded leads while additional ballots—particularly mail-in ballots—are processed and tallied. Early reporting indicates Pratt held the advantage for several days, but Raman gained as the latest rounds of results were released, including counts posted on Sunday.

Reports describe a narrow margin that varies by timing and percentage updates, with Raman closing to or surpassing Pratt by small amounts (one account cites a lead of about 0.4 percentage points and thousands of votes). Decision Desk HQ figures referenced by one outlet place Raman close behind current leaders and then into second place as counting progressed. Bass is described as having already secured enough votes to advance to the runoff, while Raman and Pratt continue competing for the remaining spot. Some coverage also notes that Pratt expressed frustration about slow vote counting, while Raman’s campaign benefits from later vote totals.