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Reality Star Spencer Pratt Announces Mayoral Run, Gains Celebrity Endorsements

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spencer Pratt announced his mayoral candidacy at the “They Let Us Burn” demonstration on January 7, 2026.
An April 2026 UCLA Luskin poll showed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass at 25 percent, Pratt at 11 percent, and 40 percent of voters undecided.
Meghan McCain, Josh Altman, James Woods and Patti Stanger endorsed Pratt, with Stanger noting he raised more money than Bass.

History

Historical Context

Ross Perot’s 1992 independent run, which captured 18.9% of the popular vote and forced ballot access in all 50 states, proved that wealthy outsiders could command national attention against Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush. That breakthrough of outsider financing and media focus set a precedent that modern independent mayoral challengers cite when they seek to disrupt established city politics.

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Story summary

Spencer Pratt announced his mayoral candidacy at the “They Let Us Burn” demonstration on January 7, 2026.
An April 2026 UCLA Luskin poll showed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass at 25 percent, Pratt at 11 percent, and 40 percent of voters undecided.
Meghan McCain, Josh Altman, James Woods and Patti Stanger endorsed Pratt, with Stanger noting he raised more money than Bass.

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