Voter fraud or 'red mirage'? Why Pratt's fate and LA mayoral race is complicated

LOS ANGELES — Nearly a week after polls closed, Los Angeles still has no idea who will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a November runoff. That has led to loud accusations that the fix is in — and the victim this time is reality TV star and upstart candidate Spencer Pratt.

Voter fraud or 'red mirage'? Why Pratt's fate and LA mayoral race is complicated

TL;DR

  • Los Angeles has not determined its mayoral runoff candidates a week after polls closed.
  • Accusations of a rigged election have emerged.
  • Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is an upstart candidate whose election outcome is unclear.