Trending Now - Karen Bass Secures November Runoff Spot; Pratt Seeks Victory
WHO:
CNN - Spencer Pratt stated, “Well, obviously God wanted five more months of me exposing all the failures of our mayor, so it’s gonna be a fun ride.”
Los Angeles Times - Nithya Raman, a city council member, stated, “Tonight may not give us a final answer on this race. Many thousands of votes will be counted in the days ahead, and we may not get an answer we like.”
CNN - Spencer Pratt stated, “I’m going to show everybody that I’m their mayor.”
CNN - Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti commented on the election results, saying, “I don’t think this is about partisanship. I think people want results.”
CNN - Karen Bass, incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles; Spencer Pratt, political newcomer and former reality television star; Nithya Raman, city councilwoman; Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles Mayor; Jeb Bush, former Florida Governor; Ted Cruz, Texas Senator.
WHAT:
CNN - Approximately three in five voters in Los Angeles sought to oust their mayor in the primary election.
Los Angeles Times - Bass claimed that 42,000 affordable housing units would be finished by the end of her second term.
CBS News Politics - Spencer Pratt expressed excitement about campaigning in the runoff, saying, “I couldn’t be more excited about campaigning in a second round against Bass.”
Los Angeles Times - Bass claimed her administration had laid a foundation for the future by moving homeless people indoors and strengthening the local economy.
CNN - Karen Bass secured a spot on the November ballot for the mayoral election.
CNN - Spencer Pratt was in second place as of early election returns, ahead of Nithya Raman and 11 other candidates.
CNN - Approximately 63% of voters in Los Angeles expressed dissatisfaction with the current mayor.
Los Angeles Times - Bass claimed progress on homelessness with 42,000 affordable housing units underway.
Los Angeles Times - Bass reported a 17.5% decrease in unsheltered homelessness over a two-year period.
Los Angeles Times - The city’s homicide rate has fallen to its lowest point since 1959.
CBS News Politics - The election is projected to be a runoff between Bass and either Pratt or Raman.
NBC News Politics - Bass will advance to the November runoff election.
WHERE:
CNN - Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Times - The election night event for Bass was held at the Line LA Hotel in Koreatown.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - The runoff election is scheduled for November 3.
WHY:
CNN - Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti commented on the election results, saying, “I don’t think this is about partisanship. I think people want results.”
CNN - Pratt criticized Bass for her handling of the city’s response to the Pacific Palisades fire, which he described as a focus of his campaign.
CNN - Pratt is campaigning against Bass due to dissatisfaction with the city's management, particularly regarding homelessness and crime.
Los Angeles Times - Bass is facing widespread voter discontent amid challenges in addressing city issues.
HOW:
CNN - Pratt's campaign has included AI-generated videos portraying him as Batman and Bass as the Joker, which received praise from notable figures like Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz.
CNN - Pratt's campaign has included AI-generated videos portraying him as Batman and Bass as the Joker, which received praise from notable figures like Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz.
CNN - Pratt has utilized AI-generated videos and viral moments to promote his campaign.
Los Angeles Times - Bass has declared a state of emergency on homelessness and has fast-tracked affordable housing initiatives.
(UPDATED June 3, 2026 12:35 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, approximately three in five voters in Los Angeles expressed their desire to oust their mayor during the primary election, with city council member Nithya Raman cautioning that the results may take time to finalize. Spencer Pratt, who is running against the mayor, remarked that “God wanted five more months of me exposing all the failures of our mayor,” while his campaign has featured AI-generated videos portraying him as Batman and Bass as the Joker, earning praise from figures like Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz. Meanwhile, former Mayor Eric Garcetti weighed in, stating, “I don’t think this is about partisanship. I think people want results,” reflecting the sentiments of many voters as they await the final outcome.
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(UPDATED June 3, 2026 10:31 UTC)
Spencer Pratt has declared his intention to show everyone that he is their mayor as he gears up for a runoff campaign against Bass, expressing his excitement about the challenge ahead. In response to the election results, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti emphasized that the focus should be on delivering results rather than partisanship, while Bass highlighted her administration's efforts to address homelessness and boost the local economy. Pratt has also taken a creative approach to his campaign, using AI-generated videos that depict him as Batman and Bass as the Joker, which have garnered praise from prominent figures including Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz.
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(UPDATED June 3, 2026 08:40 UTC)
Karen Bass has secured a spot on the November ballot for the mayoral election in Los Angeles, where she is expected to face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman in a runoff. As of early election returns, Pratt is in second place, while approximately 63% of voters have expressed dissatisfaction with the current mayor, prompting Bass to highlight her progress on homelessness with 42,000 affordable housing units underway and a reported 17.5% decrease in unsheltered homelessness over the past two years. The runoff election is scheduled for November 3, and both candidates are actively campaigning, with Pratt leveraging AI-generated videos to promote his message against Bass's management of city issues.