Spencer Pratt fails to qualify for Los Angeles mayoral runoff
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The Associated Press reported Monday that reality television personality Spencer Pratt did not qualify for the November runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt, a Republican who received a nod of approval from President Donald Trump, will be replaced on the ballot by progressive city council member Nithya Raman. Pratt’s candidacy was fueled by his celebrity from “The Hills” and AI-generated supporter videos, but also reflected voter frustration with homelessness, crime, and decay. Officials spent days tallying votes from the June 2 primary, a process that has been a target for frustration and conspiracy theories. Pratt’s political ambitions were forged by the destruction of his home in last year’s Palisades Fire, the most destructive in city history. No Republican has won a Los Angeles mayor’s race since 1997, and Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 2-to-1 statewide.
What’s reported
Spencer Pratt did not qualify for the November runoff to challenge Mayor Karen Bass.
The runoff will feature Bass against progressive city council member Nithya Raman.
Pratt is a Republican who received a nod of approval from President Donald Trump.
Pratt’s candidacy was fueled by his “The Hills” fame and AI-generated supporter videos.
His house was destroyed in last year’s Palisades Fire, the most destructive in city history.
No Republican has won a Los Angeles mayor’s race since 1997.
Democrats outnumber registered Republicans in California by nearly 2-to-1 statewide.
Key figures
Spencer Pratt, reality television personality and mayoral candidate
Karen Bass, incumbent Los Angeles mayor
Nithya Raman, city council member and runoff candidate
President Donald Trump
Dennis Kamrany, Pacific Palisades resident and real estate agent
Steve Hilton, conservative commentator and gubernatorial candidate
Rick Caruso, billionaire businessman and former mayoral candidate
Deanna Crane, voter
Susie Tho, voter
Heidi Montag, Pratt’s wife
Lauren Conrad, “The Hills” star
Paris Hilton, Alix Earle, Flavor Flav, supporters of Montag’s music
Sources: abcnews.com
