Spencer Pratt Emerges as Major Challenger in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

Reality‑TV personality Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles in the June 2, 2026 election, positioning himself as a serious contender against incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. Pratt’s campaign has raised more money than Bass and leverages his personal story of losing a home in the 2025 Palisades wildfire, accusing the mayor’s administration of inadequate disaster response.

The race also features Councilmember Nithya Raman, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and other challengers. Pratt has drawn attention to the city’s homelessness crisis, critiquing Bass’s approach to homeless meth users and their dental care, while Bass defended the existing Medi‑Cal services. Campaign advertising includes unconventional AI‑generated ads that mock Bass and California Democrats.

Pratt has received public endorsement from Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, who called his campaign “authentically American” and “refreshing.” Former President Donald Trump also commented that he would like to see Pratt do well, while noting the perceived difficulty of winning in a heavily Democratic state. The mayoral contest is intensifying as both sides vie for undecided voters in a city grappling with public‑safety and housing challenges.