He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor of Los Angeles, aiming to transition from his villainous persona on MTV's The Hills to a political role. He has gained traction in the polls and raised significant funds, positioning himself as a serious contender against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Despite his popularity and fundraising success, experts suggest he faces challenges due to the city's historical preference for Democratic leadership.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is a former reality TV star known for his role on MTV's The Hills.
- ▪He has raised $2.7 million for his mayoral campaign, significantly outpacing his opponents.
- ▪Pratt's campaign focuses on issues like homelessness and public safety, stemming from his personal experiences with city disasters.
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He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianLos AngelesLos Angeles Times via Getty ImagesFormer TV star Spencer Pratt is now vying for a very different roleAs one of the stars of MTV's hit show The Hills in the 2000s, Spencer Pratt quickly became one of reality television's favourite villains. But could the 42-year-old former publicist-turned Celebrity Big Brother contestant soon win himself a new role: mayor of the second largest city in America?The Republican political outsider has risen in the polls since announcing his intention in January to run to be Los Angeles mayor, and has since become a serious contender.With about two-thirds of the votes counted in Tuesday's primary election,…
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