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Spencer Pratt Launches Mayor Bid After Wildfire Devastation

1/11/2026

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Spencer Pratt, a reality star, announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor on January 7, 2026, after wildfires in January 2025 destroyed his home.
At a rally marking the fire's anniversary, Pratt criticized city leadership, calling Los Angeles' system broken.
He aims to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June election and seeks accountability for the government's wildfire response.
He is joined by Asaad Alnajjar and Rae Huang.

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Spencer Pratt, a reality star, announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor on January 7, 2026, after wildfires in January 2025 destroyed his home.
At a rally marking the fire's anniversary, Pratt criticized city leadership, calling Los Angeles' system broken.
He aims to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June election and seeks accountability for the government's wildfire response.
He is joined by Asaad Alnajjar and Rae Huang.