Metro

REALITY CHECK? Spencer Pratt Surges As Karen Bass Faces Runoff Fight

posted by Hannity Staff - 6.01.26

The race for Los Angeles mayor is heading down to the wire.

Mayor Karen Bass and her challengers spent the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary election fanning out across the city as polls suggested no candidate was on track to clear the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff.

If no candidate wins an outright majority, the top two finishers will advance to a November showdown.

Breaking Alerts
Don't miss the stories that matter.
Get Sean's breaking news alerts — free, direct to your inbox.

Bass, who is seeking a second term, entered the final stretch with support from some of the Democratic Party’s biggest names, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

On Saturday, the mayor campaigned at Yosemite Recreation Center in Eagle Rock, where she served tacos while sporting an apron emblazoned with the slogan “Common Sense and Carne Asada.”

Bass also used a livestream appearance to take a swipe at one of her rivals.

“You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous,” Bass said while speaking with two actresses. “We know what it means if you put somebody who is a reality TV star in a seat of power.”

The remark appeared aimed at Spencer Pratt, the former star of MTV’s “The Hills,” who has emerged as one of the race’s most unconventional candidates.

Pratt has built his campaign around criticism of Bass’ handling of major city issues, particularly the response to the devastating January 2025 wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures across Los Angeles, including his own home in Pacific Palisades.

He has also hammered the mayor over homelessness, public safety and drug addiction, arguing City Hall has failed to address residents’ concerns.

Pratt spent part of the weekend targeting fellow challenger Nithya Raman on social media, escalating a three-way battle that has become increasingly competitive as Election Day approaches.

Raman, meanwhile, sought to energize supporters by emphasizing her campaign’s resilience despite heavy spending by opponents.

“After millions of dollars of spending against us, we are still here and we are still competitive,” Raman said in an Instagram video.

Hannity’s Highlights

Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman spent the weekend campaigning — Tuesday’s primary election is days away and all three candidates made a final push across Los Angeles.

Polling suggests no candidate will clear 50% — a November runoff is increasingly likely, meaning Tuesday may only narrow the field rather than decide the race.

Bass took a shot at Pratt’s reality TV past while campaigning in Eagle Rock — a sign the incumbent is treating his celebrity challenger as a serious enough threat to engage directly.

Pratt has built his entire campaign around Bass’s record — hammering her on wildfires, homelessness, crime and drug addiction as the defining failures of her tenure.

Quick-read summary

The race has drawn national attention because of Pratt’s celebrity status and his unexpected rise in the polls. Endorsements from fellow reality television personalities, entertainers and media figures have helped fuel his momentum in recent weeks.

Still, Los Angeles remains a heavily Democratic city, and political observers note that any Republican candidate faces a steep climb in a municipal election where Democratic-backed candidates have historically enjoyed a significant advantage.

With turnout expected to play a major role and no clear favorite emerging, Tuesday’s results could set the stage for a high-profile runoff battle this fall.