LA mayoral primary results: Spencer Pratt upstart campaign falls short
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, both Democrats, advanced to the general election in the city’s mayoral race on Tuesday, setting up a clash between one-time political allies and ending the hopes of reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
TL;DR
- Democrats Karen Bass and Nithya Raman will face each other in the Los Angeles mayoral general election.
- Both candidates advanced from a 14-person primary field.
- Reality TV star Spencer Pratt's campaign did not advance.
- President Donald Trump alleged voter fraud as results came in.
- Bass faces challenges including criticism over her handling of the Palisades fire and a delayed minimum wage increase.
- Raman cited the city's slow response to fires and lack of accountability as reasons for her mayoral run.
- Pratt's campaign focused on homelessness, crime, and frustration with city leadership, utilizing a strong digital strategy.