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Raman Overtakes Pratt in Mail-In Surge, Secures Runoff Spot

6/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Raman’s late-stage surge in mail-in ballots lifted her from third place to the runoff slot over reality-star Spencer Pratt.
As of June 8, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass led with about 34 % of counted votes, Raman at roughly 28 % and Pratt at about 26 %.
Election officials estimate 148,100 mail-in and provisional ballots remain, with certification due by June 26.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 Florida presidential recount, halted by the Supreme Court’s Bush v. Gore decision after Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified George W. Bush’s 537-vote win on November 26, 2000, showed how late-counted ballots can flip outcomes. Today, Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Wendy Raman and Spencer Pratt await 148,100 pending mail-in ballots that could similarly decide the runoff.

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Story summary

Raman’s late-stage surge in mail-in ballots lifted her from third place to the runoff slot over reality-star Spencer Pratt.
As of June 8, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass led with about 34 % of counted votes, Raman at roughly 28 % and Pratt at about 26 %.
Election officials estimate 148,100 mail-in and provisional ballots remain, with certification due by June 26.

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