Spencer Pratt campaigns for Los Angeles mayor ahead of June primary.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor as a Republican-aligned independent in the June 2 primary against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. A UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows a tight race with Bass at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%. Pratt has criticized Bass on wildfire response, homelessness, and crime.
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Mainstream outlets frame Pratt as a serious contender in a tight race, conservatives emphasize his polling lead and outsider momentum, while The Hill highlights his rejection of national political backing and local-focused messaging.
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“Spencer Pratt speaks out before Los Angeles mayoral primary next week”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Spencer Pratt talks taxes, crime, and safety in CNBC interview”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid” · The Hill
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CNNCNN Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his 3d ago HPHuffPost Reporter Issues Warning About Trump Ally Spencer Pratt's Plans For L.A. 1d ago LEFT-CENTER2
ABCABC News Spencer Pratt speaks out before Los Angeles mayoral primary next week 7d ago NBCNBC News Former reality star Spencer Pratt faces off with LA's mayor in primary tonight 3d ago RIGHT6
WEWashington Examiner Spencer Pratt talks taxes, crime, and safety in CNBC interview 8d ago NYPNY Post Spencer Pratt surge is much bigger than latest LA mayor poll shows, experts say 8d ago BBreitbart Poll -- L.A. Mayoral Race: Spencer Pratt Leads Democrat Karen Bass as Primary Looms 6d ago WTWashington Times Wave of voter discontent carries Republican Spencer Pratt into striking distance of L.A. Mayor Bass 5d ago NMNewsmax Low Turnout Favors Spencer Pratt Making Runoff for LA Mayor - Newsmax 7d ago DWDaily Wire How Spencer Pratt Would ‘Eliminate’ Gavin Newsom As A Presidential Candidate 3d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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