Legendary Lakers family matriarch makes max payout in LA mayoral race
Jeanie Buss, former Los Angeles Lakers owner and matriarch of the Buss family, has donated the maximum allowable amount of $1,800 to Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor. The donation was revealed in a campaign finance report and uncovered by an X user, though Buss has not publicly commented on it. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has gained fundraising momentum, outpacing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in recent quarterly totals. The mayoral race remains competitive, with no candidate currently polling above 50%, suggesting a likely November runoff.
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Metro Legendary Lakers family matriarch makes max payout in LA mayoral race By Brian Gallagher Published April 28, 2026, 11:50 p.m. ET As several of the Los Angeles mayoral candidates engage in the second debate on Tuesday night, a local sports magnate has donated the maximum amount to her chosen candidate. Jeanie Buss — the former Los Angeles Lakers owner who sold a majority stake in the team for a record $10 billion last June — has donated the maximum amount — $1,800 — to Spencer Pratt. The donation was uncovered by X user @UnrigLA, revealing part of a Contribution Report from Pratt’s campaign that showed Buss’ contribution highlighted.
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