LA Mayor Race: Spencer Pratt, Now Backed by Los Angeles Royalty, Releases the Best 'Political' Ad Ever
Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, has gained attention for a emotionally charged campaign ad highlighting his personal losses in the Pacific Palisades fires and contrasting his living situation with those of his opponents, incumbent Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. Pratt's campaign has seen a surge in fundraising, outpacing both rivals, and received a high-profile donation from Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. The ad frames Pratt as a relatable figure affected by the city's leadership failures, while his opponents have criticized him as a reality TV personality lacking political experience.
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LA Mayor Race: Spencer Pratt, Now Backed by Los Angeles Royalty, Releases the Best 'Political' Ad Ever By Jennifer Van Laar | 8:20 PM on April 29, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Pratt for Mayor Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, the sole Republican challenger in the race against incumbent failure Karen Bass and Democrat Socialists of America city councilwoman Nithya Raman, is riding a wave of good news. When the latest campaign finance reports were released last week, Pratt had outraised both Bass and Raman. Then a Los Angeles legend, Lakers governor (and daughter of Jerry) Jeanie Buss, made a max-out contribution to Pratt's campaign.
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