Full Breakdown
Spencer Pratt’s Unconventional Bid for Los Angeles Mayor
5/28/2026, 10:17:43 PM
Spencer Pratt Enters Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Reality-TV star Spencer Pratt announced a run for Los Angeles mayor on Jan. 7, 2026, after the Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed his home. The race, with a June 2 primary, pits Pratt against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman. Pratt frames the contest as a response to a “broken system.”
Key Players and Stakes
Pratt, a “The Hills” personality, calls himself a “community advocate” despite no elected experience. Mayor Bass defends her record on homelessness, wildfire response and says “we will never abandon the industry.” Councilmember Raman stresses renter protections. Supporters Dennis Quaid and Kyle Kuzma; critics include Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Rinna, Drew Carey and Chelsea Handler.
Polls, Fundraising and the $14 B Budget
May polls show Bass leading with about 30 % support, Pratt at 22 % and Raman near 19 %. Pratt’s campaign reports $539,617 raised (People.com) and $3.26 million in contributions (Newsweek), while Bass raised about $283,000. The mayor’s office oversees a $14 billion annual budget.
Official Statements & Campaign Actions
Pratt’s X posts claim Bass “let my home burn down” and accuse her of electioneering; Bass spokesperson Alex Stack said video was filmed near polling sites. Pratt’s video, shot beside a trailer on fire-site, declares “This is where I live.” Bass defended record and said reality-TV fame does not qualify a mayor.
Criticism & Opposition
Jimmy Kimmel called Pratt “a narcissist looking for attention” and warned that the mayor oversees a $14 billion budget, which he said Pratt is unqualified to manage. Lisa Rinna said a reality star should not be mayor. Drew Carey dismissed Pratt as a “serial scammer,” and Chelsea Handler argued he is not a legitimate candidate.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Campaign-finance filings list two totals for Pratt: People.com cites $539,617 raised since January, while Newsweek reports $3.26 million through mid-May. Polling also varies, with Emerson College showing Pratt at 22 % and Tavern Research at 18 % in separate May surveys. No independent audit of Pratt’s lawsuit alleging city negligence has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Mayor should not be your first job. The mayor of L.A. is in charge of a $14 billion annual budget. Spencer Pratt is not the person who should be in charge of it. In 2011, Spencer Pratt and his wife intentionally blew through all their money on purpose. They bought an armored truck. They bought half a million dollars' worth of Birkin handbags. They bought $1 million of rose quartz. … He bought a monster truck. They spent all their money — they spent $10 million because they believed the world was about to end in a Mayan apocalypse. And then when there wasn’t the Mayan apocalypse, they had no money and had to move into Spencer’s parents’ house. That’s the guy 22 percent of you want to be mayor of Los Angeles when the Olympics come to town.” — Jimmy Kimmel
- “Not a reality star, though.” — Lisa Rinna
- “Go Spencer Pratt,” — Dennis Quaid
- “Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Pratt for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their a**,” — Drew Carey
What’s Next
The June 2 primary will select the top two candidates; if no one reaches a majority, a November runoff follows. Pratt’s campaign will likely intensify fundraising, seek additional celebrity endorsements and defend the lawsuit against Bass while addressing scrutiny over his claimed residency and financial disclosures.
