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Jun 8, 2026

Nithya Raman Advances to November Runoff Against LA Mayor Karen Bass, Edging Out Spencer Pratt

Progressive Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has secured second place in the June 2 mayoral primary, overtaking reality TV star Spencer Pratt as more votes were counted. She will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a November runoff election in what will be a matchup between two Democrats and former political allies.

Jun 8, 2026·7 sources

Jun 3, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Advances to November Runoff Election

Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November 2026 general election runoff, with City Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt competing for the second spot in the race.

Jun 3, 2026·3 sources

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▪Nithya Raman had previously endorsed Karen Bass for re-election before making a last-minute entry into the race.
▪Nithya Raman has previously opposed ordinances banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers.
▪A registered Republican, Spencer Pratt received praise from former President Donald Trump during his campaign.

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Los Angeles mayoral election Democratic Party primaries Progressive politics Mayoral race US midterm elections U.S. House elections

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