Former reality-TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place [1] in the Los Angeles mayoral primary race.
The shift in standings highlights the volatility of the current vote count and the challenge celebrity candidates face in securing a lasting lead in a crowded municipal field.
Pratt fell behind candidate Nithya Raman and another unnamed contender as officials continued to tally ballots on Monday [1], [6]. The movement in the rankings occurred while the closely watched primary remains in the process of counting votes [4], [5].
Reports indicate that the drop in standings has sparked reactions from various political figures. Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been linked to the boosting of unsubstantiated claims regarding the election as Pratt's position slipped [5].
Karen Bass said she reacted to the news of Nithya Raman surpassing Pratt in the standings [6]. The primary serves as the first major hurdle for candidates seeking to lead the second-largest city in the U.S.
Pratt, known for his time on reality television, entered the race as a high-profile challenger. However, the latest data suggests his initial momentum has slowed relative to other candidates in the field [2], [3].
“Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary race.”
The decline of Spencer Pratt's standing suggests that celebrity visibility does not always translate into a sustainable electoral lead. The involvement of national figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk in questioning the results indicates that local municipal races in major U.S. cities are increasingly becoming proxies for broader national political tensions and disputes over election integrity.
