Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has been eliminated from the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race and will not advance to the November runoff. The Associated Press confirmed that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive City Councilwoman Nithya Raman received the highest vote totals in the top-two primary. Pratt, a registered Republican who gained attention for his campaign focused on homelessness, crime, and urban decay, ran on a platform of change following the destruction of his home in the Palisades Fire. His campaign utilized AI-generated content and social media virality but failed to gain sufficient support in the deeply Democratic city. Vote counting took several days due to California’s mail-in ballot system. While Pratt has not formally conceded, he did not surpass Raman in the final tally. President Donald Trump, who endorsed Pratt, criticized the election process. Some reports noted discrepancies in Pratt’s public narrative, including claims he lived in a trailer when he was reportedly staying at a luxury hotel. No Republican has won the mayoral race in Los Angeles since 1997.

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