Spencer Pratt Los Angeles mayoral bid draws national attention

Former reality‑TV personality Spencer Pratt announced a 2026 campaign for Los Angeles mayor after his home was destroyed in the 2025 wildfires. His platform emphasized wildfire recovery, homelessness and criticism of the city's handling of encampments. Pratt raised about $2.7 million in a month and registered as a Republican while running in a nonpartisan primary.

In the June 2 primary, Pratt placed third behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, eliminating him from the runoff. Bass said she was not concerned that voters would elect a "baby Trump" like Pratt, while Pratt later posted that his campaign phase was ending and he was moving to "Phase III" of his "Save LA" effort.

The candidacy attracted widespread media coverage and speculation about a potential TV series documenting the campaign, highlighting the growing crossover between celebrity status and local politics.