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Nithya Raman Wins LA Mayoral Runoff, Pratt Concedes

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Spencer Pratt, a former reality-TV star, conceded defeat in the Los Angeles mayoral race on June 12, 2026.
He posted a three-minute “Saving LA – Phase III” video declaring war on Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman, claiming recordings that could force a remaining candidate to resign.
After mail-in ballots were counted, Nithya Raman secured the runoff with 28.5% of the vote, overtaking Pratt’s 25.8% and leading by about 30,000 votes (roughly 3.5%).

History

Historical Context

When term-limited Republican Rudy Giuliani left office in 2001, billionaire Michael Bloomberg switched from Democrat to Republican, self-financed a $73 million campaign and won 50.3% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Green; his outsider, wealth-driven victory illustrated a new model that later inspired celebrity-rich candidates such as 2026 Los Angeles councilmember Nithya Raman’s opponent in the 2026 race.

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Story summary

Spencer Pratt, a former reality-TV star, conceded defeat in the Los Angeles mayoral race on June 12, 2026.
He posted a three-minute “Saving LA – Phase III” video declaring war on Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman, claiming recordings that could force a remaining candidate to resign.
After mail-in ballots were counted, Nithya Raman secured the runoff with 28.5% of the vote, overtaking Pratt’s 25.8% and leading by about 30,000 votes (roughly 3.5%).

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