Spencer Pratt's Sister Now Backs His LA Mayor Campaign Months After Saying He Doesn't Belong in the Government Spencer Pratt, the former reality star and independent candidate for Los Angeles mayor, has gained significant traction in the race, challenging Democratic incumbent Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. His campaign, which has positioned him as an anti-establishment figure, has drawn attention from high-profile supporters including Paris Hilton, Dennis Quaid, Katharine McPhee, and David Foster. With the primary election approaching, recent polls indicate a tight race, with Pratt trailing Bass by single digits and facing competition from Raman. A pivotal shift in the campaign has occurred as Spencer Pratt’s sister, Stephanie Pratt, has publicly endorsed her brother’s bid for mayor, reversing her earlier criticism. Stephanie initially expressed skepticism about Spencer’s qualifications, stating in deleted X posts that a vote for him was “a vote for stupidity.” She claimed he lacked the experience to lead the city and suggested his primary motivation was personal fame and selling a memoir. “He’s just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir—don’t be fooled,” she wrote in one of her posts. However, Stephanie’s stance has evolved significantly. In an email to Vanity Fair, she admitted her initial judgment was flawed, acknowledging that Spencer has “spent every day since the fires finding the facts, the mistakes, the negligence, and uncovering the truth that they never wanted us to know.” She now emphasizes her concern for Los Angeles, stating, “I’m worried about LA. I have no problem playing government but our city needs help.#karen_bass #nithya_raman #spencer_pratt #stephanie_pratt #palisades_fire
Los Angeles Mayor Race: Full List of 14 Candidates in 2026 Election A new poll released in March 2026 shows incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leading the field in the June 2 primary election, but several contenders are close behind. The Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times survey found Bass with 25% support among likely voters, followed by Nithya Raman at 17% and Spencer Pratt at 14%. Rue Huang and Adam Miller trailed in single digits. Despite her lead, more than half of respondents viewed Bass unfavorably, citing criticism over her handling of the 2025 Palisades Fire, which devastated parts of the city. Bass’s campaign responded to the poll, emphasizing her record of addressing affordability, safety, and crime reduction. She highlighted her Executive Order No. 1, which streamlined affordable housing projects, and her Inside Safe program, which reduced street homelessness. Her team also pointed to declines in homicides, rapid fire cleanup efforts, and the revitalization of the California Film and TV Tax Credit as achievements during her first term. The primary will determine whether Bass secures a second term, as only two of the 10 mayors who sought re-election since 1925 have failed to win a second term. The 2026 race features 14 candidates, each with distinct platforms. Bryant Acosta, a first-generation American, openly gay Latino, and small business owner, positions himself as an outsider to the political establishment. His campaign focuses on transparency, accountability, and restoring housing stability, while criticizing the current administration for corruption and lack of ideas. Asaad Alnajjar, a civil structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in Los Angeles, runs on a platform centered on infrastructure and homelessness.#los_angeles #karen_bass #nithya_raman #spencer_pratt #bryant_acosta
California 2026 Poll: Swalwell Takes Lead in Governor Primary, 25% Undecided; LA Mayor Race Remains Uncertain A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey conducted in March 2026 reveals that Congressman Eric Swalwell leads the Democratic primary for governor with 17% support, followed by Steve Hilton (13%), Tom Steyer (11%), Chad Bianco (11%), and Katie Porter (8%). A quarter of voters, 25%, remain undecided in the open primary. Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, noted that Swalwell’s support among Democratic voters rose from 23% to 27% in the past month, while Steyer’s support among Democrats increased from 12% to 16%. Independent voters are largely undecided, with 39% showing no clear preference, while 12% back Swalwell and Hilton. Republicans are split between Hilton (38%) and Bianco (34%). The Los Angeles mayor’s race also remains wide open, with 51% of voters undecided. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass enters her re-election campaign with 20% support, trailed by reality TV star Spencer Pratt (10%), Councilwoman Nithya Raman (9%), entrepreneur Adam Miller (4%), and housing advocate Rae Huang (3%). Kimball highlighted that Democrats are divided between Bass and Raman, with 27% supporting Bass and 14% backing Raman. Republicans, meanwhile, favor Pratt with 29% support. Independents, 67%, and 49% of Democrats and 37% of Republicans remain undecided, suggesting the race could shift significantly by June. Gavin Newsom, the current governor, holds a 45% job approval rating among California likely voters, up one point from February. President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 28%, while 64% disapprove of his performance. Karen Bass, the LA mayor, has a 24% approval rating among Los Angeles voters, with 47% disapproving.#los_angeles #emerson_college_polling #eric_swalwell #spencer_kimball #karen_bass
