Spencer Pratt Eliminated from Los Angeles Mayoral Race

Spencer Pratt failed to secure enough votes in the June 2026 primary to advance to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff election.

The elimination of the Republican candidate marks the end of an improbable bid to challenge the city's Democratic establishment. His exit narrows the field for the November runoff, which will be contested by incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Pratt, known for his appearances on reality television, campaigned as a Republican in a city with a strong Democratic lean. Despite his visibility, he did not receive the necessary support to place among the top two candidates. The primary results confirm that Pratt will not be on the ballot for the final stage of the election.

Election officials said that mail-in voting played a significant role in the primary's outcome. Approximately 80% ^[1] of California voters cast their ballots by mail during this cycle. This voting trend contributed to the final tally that left Pratt outside the runoff threshold.

Mayor Bass and Raman now move toward the November election to determine who will lead the second-largest city in the U.S. The primary process served as a filter for the diverse field of candidates, ultimately consolidating the race into a contest between two prominent figures in Los Angeles politics.

Pratt's campaign sought to disrupt the local political landscape by leveraging his celebrity status and Republican platform. However, the data from the June primary indicates that his strategy did not resonate with a sufficient number of voters to overcome the incumbents and other established political figures.