Bass leads LA mayoral fundraising with $2.8M as rivals outpace her in 2026 funding

In the Los Angeles mayoral race, fundraising dynamics are shaping the contest. During the second debate, a local sports magnate donated the maximum allowable amount to a candidate supported by a Lakers family matriarch. The donation underscores the influence of high-profile donors in the campaign landscape.

Separately, fundraising for the 2026 cycle shows incumbent Karen Bass leading with about $2.8 million raised to date, while Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman and Adam Miller have outpaced the mayor in 2026 funding. The reports highlight ongoing competition for donors as the race proceeds and the pace of fundraising activity among Bass's rivals.