The history of entertainers running for office in California
Spencer Pratt's mayoral candidacy in California is gaining attention and polarizing voters. Pratt is not the first entertainer to run for office in California, as there is a long history of celebrities seeking political positions. This trend of entertainers in politics is not unique to California, but the state has seen its fair share of notable examples.
- ▪Spencer Pratt's home in Los Angeles was destroyed by wildfires, inspiring him to run for office.
- ▪Entertainers have a long history of running for office in California.
- ▪Pratt's candidacy is providing fodder for late night talk shows.
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Inspired to run for office after wildfires destroyed his Los Angeles home, Spencer Pratt's mayoral candidacy is polarizing voters and providing endless fodder for late night talk shows. But while politics in general might feel like a reality television show these days, Pratt is actually just the latest in a long list of entertainers who court the California electorate.May 29, 2026
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