Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt are leading in the early returns of the Los Angeles mayoral race, with Nithya Raman in third place. Bass has approximately 36.6% of the vote, while Pratt follows with 29.8%. The final outcome may take days to determine as the candidates prepare for a potential runoff in November.
- ▪Karen Bass is currently leading the Los Angeles mayoral race with 36.6% of the vote.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is in second place with 29.8%, while Nithya Raman holds 20.5%.
- ▪Bass is seeking a second term after being first elected in 2022.
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Home Politics News Jun 2, 2026 10:00pm PT Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race 7 minutes ago Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits 4 days ago Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million 6 days ago See All Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. However, it could still take days to determine which two candidates will face each other in November.
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