Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman (D) was reported within two percentage points [2] of Spencer Pratt (R) in the mayoral primary vote count.
The close gap indicates a volatile contest for the second spot in the runoff election, where both candidates are vying to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
Counting continued Sunday evening, June 9, as mail-in and absentee ballots were processed. This ongoing tally has narrowed the distance between the two candidates, keeping the race for a runoff spot close.
According to current data, Raman's vote share stood at 26.21% [1]. While some reports indicate she is trailing Pratt by two percentage points [2], other accounts suggest the lead has shifted as more ballots are counted.
Pratt, a former reality star, and Raman, a sitting councilmember, represent divergent political paths for the city. The tension between their respective bases has created a stark contrast in the primary field as the city determines who will challenge the incumbent mayor.
Election officials are continuing to process the remaining ballots to determine the final order of candidates. The result will decide whether a progressive councilmember or a Republican challenger moves forward in the general election cycle.
“Raman was reported to be within two percentage points of Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary vote count”
The narrow margin between Raman and Pratt reflects a deeply divided electorate in Los Angeles, pitting a progressive insider against a Republican outsider. Because the outcome depends on the remaining mail-in ballots, the final runoff pairing will signal whether the city's appetite for change leans toward a shift in policy ideology or a complete disruption of the political establishment.
