Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a runoff election for her second term, with her opponent yet to be determined. The primary featured over a dozen candidates, and since no one secured more than 50% of the vote, the top two will compete in November. Bass faces challenges from both Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, who are critical of her handling of issues like homelessness and wildfires.
- ▪Karen Bass will compete in a one-on-one runoff election in November.
- ▪Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are the leading challengers in the race.
- ▪Bass has faced backlash for her response to last year's destructive wildfires.
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BREAKING NEWSJun. 3, 2026, 5:24 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second termBass will get one of two spots in the November runoff, NBC News projects, with challengers Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the other spot.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Mayor Karen Bass will face a challenger in a one-on-one runoff in November.Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Alexandra MarquezLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff election in her bid for a second term, NBC News projects, but the opponent she’ll face in the one-on-one race remains unclear.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
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