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Spencer Pratt Vows to Leave Los Angeles If He Loses Mayoral Race
5/19/2026, 4:10:31 AM
The Pledge: Leaving Los Angeles if Defeated
On May 16, 2026, reality-television personality Spencer Pratt told comedian Adam Carolla that he will move out of Los Angeles should he fail to win the mayoral race. Pratt said he intends to use anticipated settlement money from a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom’s state park and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to rebuild his home only if he becomes mayor. He added, “If Karen Bass gets reelected or Nithya Raman gets elected, I will be done with trying to live in L.A.” The statement was posted on X and highlighted in multiple news outlets.
Background: 2025 Palisades Wildfire and Lawsuit
The pledge follows the January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire that destroyed Pratt’s residence. In the fire’s aftermath, Pratt, his wife Heidi Montag, and other property owners filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and LADWP, alleging negligent water-management practices contributed to the damage. The lawsuit seeks compensation that Pratt says will fund reconstruction if he wins the mayoral contest.
Key Figures and Groups
- Spencer Pratt – mayoral candidate, former “The Hills” star.
- Heidi Montag – Pratt’s wife, co-plaintiff in the lawsuit.
- Karen Bass – incumbent mayor and primary frontrunner.
- Nithya Raman – City Council member and mayoral contender.
- Gavin Newsom – California governor, owner of the contested state park.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) – defendant in the lawsuit.
Poll Numbers and Election Timeline
An Emerson College poll released in late May showed Mayor Bass at 30 % support, Pratt at 22 %, and Raman at 19 %. A KTLA poll reported similar margins, with Bass leading and Pratt in second place. The nonpartisan primary is scheduled for June 2; if no candidate exceeds 50 %, the top two will face off on November 3.
Official Campaign Statements
Pratt’s campaign frames the lawsuit settlement as a “rebuilding fund” contingent on his election. He emphasizes homelessness, public safety, and municipal spending as core issues. Pratt also asserts that the city’s response to the Palisades fire was “criminal negligence” and that the current administration is “fundamentally broken.” No official response from the city or LADWP appears in the source material.
Criticism and Opposition
Journalist Marlow Stern highlighted Pratt’s claim of living in a trailer while reporting that he has been staying at the five-star Hotel Bel-Air. Social-media users have described Pratt’s candidacy as “another failed TV star running for office.” Pratt’s on-air “meltdown” after being mocked was noted by multiple outlets.
On-the-Ground Reports: Living Situation
Pratt’s campaign videos depict him beside an Airstream trailer on his burned lot. Independent reporting indicates he has spent recent weeks in Hotel Bel-Air, while Montag and their children reside in a rental in Santa Barbara. Pratt has described the trailer as a “temporary facility” and the hotel stay as “temporary housing.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Pratt’s primary residence: self-described trailer, TMZ-reported hotel occupancy, and The Independent’s claim of a Santa Barbara rental. No definitive verification of his current address is provided, leaving the exact living situation unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My house burned down. I lost everything. I can’t rebuild. As a 42-year-old man with two kids, I’ve had to move into my parents’ house, and I’m getting attacked for that? This is journalism? This is why no decent people ever get into politics. This is why you only have goblins running everything,” — Spencer Pratt, X post
- “The Airstream is a temporary facility. A hotel is a temporary facility. Where my kids are in Santa Barbara right now is temporary housing. This is semantics,” — Spencer Pratt, X post
- “The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” — Spencer Pratt, campaign speech
- “ The Hills alum added, “Winning the mayor’s race will be a victory for truth and transparency, which is what I’ve been fighting for this whole year.” — Spencer Pratt, campaign statement
- “We have a bunch of Marxist, socialist f---ing r----ds who are tearing this city down,” — Adam Carolla, The Adam Carolla Show
What’s Next
The June 2 primary will determine whether Pratt advances to a November runoff. If he is defeated, he has indicated he will relocate his family to a location “where my kids will not have to see naked zombies,” effectively ending his mayoral bid and his proposed rebuilding plan.
