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Hilton Leads, Pratt Trails in LA Runoff, Democrats Warned

6/5/2026

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Stephen A. Smith warned California’s shift to Republican candidates could trouble Democrats.
Voters cite high costs, taxes and crime for waning Democratic support.
In the primary, U.S. President Donald Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton leads with 27.6%.
Reality-star Spencer Pratt trails closely in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff.
Smith said a Hilton win and a Pratt victory would end Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2028 bid, while 700,000 ballots stay uncounted, Thursday update expected.

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Stephen A. Smith warned California’s shift to Republican candidates could trouble Democrats.
Voters cite high costs, taxes and crime for waning Democratic support.
In the primary, U.S. President Donald Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton leads with 27.6%.
Reality-star Spencer Pratt trails closely in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff.
Smith said a Hilton win and a Pratt victory would end Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2028 bid, while 700,000 ballots stay uncounted, Thursday update expected.