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Jun 7, 2026

Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt for second place in Los Angeles mayoral primary

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has taken a narrow lead over reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the mayoral primary, positioning herself to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the fall runoff election.

Jun 7, 2026·5 sources

Jun 2, 2026

Six states hold primary elections with focus on California governor's race and Los Angeles mayoral contest

California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota are holding primary elections on June 2, 2026, with particular attention on California's gubernatorial race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles mayoral election featuring reality TV personality Spencer Pratt among candidates.

Jun 2, 2026·7 sources

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▪The second-place finisher in the Los Angeles mayoral primary will face Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff election.
▪If elected, Xavier Becerra would become the first Latino governor of California in 150 years.
▪Nithya Raman's gains are part of a statewide pattern where Democrats gain votes as California's slow counting process continues.

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