Bass advances to LA mayoral runoff; Pratt, Raman compete for second spot
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is advancing to the November election, while Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt are still competing for the second spot in the runoff, according to a CBS News report. In California, only the top two vote-getters move on to the general election, and with ballots still being counted, Bass must wait to see her opponent. As of Wednesday morning, Pratt remained in a close second place, with Raman not far behind. The race has drawn national attention, fueled by the 2025 Palisades and Eaton Fires and subsequent immigration enforcement raids and protests. Bass has stated this will be her last campaign for public office, while Raman has said she will not run again if she loses. Pratt, a reality TV star known for “The Hills,” entered politics after losing his home in the Palisades Fire and has gained a large social media following.
What’s reported
Karen Bass is advancing to the November election as one of the top two vote-getters.
Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are competing for the second runoff spot.
As of Wednesday morning, Pratt held a close second place, with Raman close behind.
A May 28 UC Berkeley-LA Times poll showed Bass at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%, with a margin of error around 3%.
The race has drawn national attention due to the 2025 Palisades and Eaton Fires and immigration enforcement raids and protests.
Bass said this will be her last campaign for public office.
Raman said this will be her last political campaign if she does not win.
Pratt said he does not identify with a specific political party but would identify as “R” for “results.”
Key figures
Karen Bass: Incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles
Nithya Raman: Los Angeles City Councilmember
Spencer Pratt: Political newcomer and reality TV star
Zev Yaroslavsky: Director of UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs
Traci Park: Los Angeles City Councilmember
President Donald Trump: Mentioned as appearing to back Pratt’s campaign
Sources: CBS News
