Karen Bass Is Definitely Panicking Over Spencer Pratt's Fundraising
Spencer Pratt's recent fundraising success has caught the attention of voters and posed a challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt raised approximately $2.7 million in a short period, nearly matching Bass's total campaign funds. This shift in financial support reflects growing public frustration with current leadership and a desire for change in Los Angeles.
- ▪Spencer Pratt raised roughly $2.7 million between April 19 and May 15, nearly matching Mayor Karen Bass's total campaign funds of about $2.8 million.
- ▪Pratt's fundraising included 8,490 individual contributions, significantly outpacing Bass's $282,000 raised during the same period.
- ▪Pratt now has approximately $1.42 million cash on hand, slightly exceeding Bass's $1.32 million.
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Karen Bass Is Definitely Panicking Over Spencer Pratt's Fundraising Matt Margolis | 3:52 PM on May 23, 2026 AP Photo/Eric Thayer I’m sure nobody gave Spencer Pratt much of a chance when he first jumped into the Los Angeles mayoral race. He was the reality TV guy, the novelty candidate, the one you watch for entertainment and then forget on Election Day. But something unexpected happened: voters started paying attention, and they realized he was a serious candidate offering serious solutions when, frankly, the current leadership has failed them.
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