Spencer Pratt leads Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, California Post poll reveals
Spencer Pratt has surged to a statistical tie with incumbent mayor Karen Bass in the LA mayoral race, according to a recent California Post poll. Voter dissatisfaction with homelessness, affordability, and the city's direction appears to be driving this shift. The race remains competitive, with Pratt leading at 30.1% and Bass at 29.5%, while socialist councilwoman Nithya Raman trails at 23.4%.
- ▪Spencer Pratt leads the LA mayoral race with 30.1% support, closely followed by Karen Bass at 29.5%.
- ▪A significant 62% of likely voters believe Los Angeles is on the wrong track, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with current leadership.
- ▪Only 32% of voters approve of Bass's job performance, while 66% disapprove, including 41% who strongly disapprove.
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Metro exclusive Spencer Pratt leads Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, California Post poll reveals By Jamie Paige Published May 29, 2026, 6:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Spencer Pratt is now Karen Bass’ biggest headache. A bombshell California Post poll conducted with McLaughlin & Associates shows the reality TV star-turned-mayoral candidate has surged to a statistical tie with the incumbent mayor. And voters blame homelessness, affordability and the direction of Los Angeles as the reason for turning on Bass. Pratt now leads the field with 30.1% support, compared with 29.5% for Bass, setting up a razor-thin race heading into next week’s primary. Socialist councilwoman Nithya Raman sits in third place at 23.4%.
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