Bowling, Balls and Ballots: Inside the Business of Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt
Spencer Pratt, known for his role on 'The Hills', is running for mayor of Los Angeles while attempting to distance himself from his reality TV past. Recent reports suggested he might turn his campaign into a reality show, which his publicist strongly denied. However, the possibility of future filming remains open, raising questions about compliance with city regulations regarding outside income for elected officials.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
- ▪He has tried to distance himself from his reality TV past.
- ▪Reports indicated he might turn his mayoral campaign into a reality show, which his publicist denied.
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Home Politics News May 20, 2026 8:30am PT Bowling, Balls and Ballots: Inside the Business of Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Karen Bass Picks Up IATSE Endorsement in Bid for Reelection: ‘We Can Get Our Industry Back’ 3 hours ago Harvey Weinstein Rape Case Ends in Mistrial as Jury Unable to Reach Verdict 5 days ago Amazon Studios Accused of Blacklisting Vendor Who Refused to Pay Kickbacks 6 days ago See All Getty Images Spencer Pratt appeared last year in “Got to Get Out,” an eight-episode Hulu series about reality stars living in a mansion. At the time, his home had just burned down, and he and wife Heidi Montag were taking whatever offers came their way.
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