Spencer Pratt surge is much bigger than latest LA mayor poll shows experts say
A recent poll indicates a close race for the Los Angeles mayoral election, but experts believe it underrepresents Spencer Pratt's support. Veteran political strategist Rick Taylor argues that modern polling methods are flawed and fail to capture key voter segments. As the primary approaches, turnout remains low, which could significantly impact the election outcome.
- ▪A new poll shows Mayor Karen Bass leading with 26% support, followed closely by Nithya Raman at 25% and Spencer Pratt at 22%.
- ▪Political strategist Rick Taylor claims the poll does not accurately reflect Pratt's rising support and suggests he is closer to 30%.
- ▪Taylor criticizes modern polling techniques for missing important voter demographics, particularly those who do not engage with digital surveys.
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Politics Spencer Pratt surge is much bigger than latest LA mayor poll shows experts say By Jamie Paige Published May 28, 2026, 5:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A new Los Angeles mayoral poll claiming there’s a dead heat between Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman is getting torched by longtime political insiders. The UC Berkeley and Los Angeles Times poll released Thursday showed Bass leading with 26% support among likely voters, with Raman close behind at 25% and Pratt surging to 22%. But several veteran Los Angeles political strategists told The California Post the poll misses large portions of the electorate and dramatically understates Pratt’s growing support.
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