Spencer Pratt says he can win the Los Angeles mayoral race after a heated debate

Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign Insights

After a strong performance in his initial mayoral debate, Spencer Pratt expressed optimism about his campaign, sharing with CBS that he thinks a significant number of his supporters may be Democrats. He believes he can secure 51% of the vote in the upcoming June primary.

“Everyone I know, everyone in my family—they’re all Democrats. I grew up in L.A. and attended Crossroads. The messages I’ve received recently, congratulating me, well, they’re almost all from Democrats,” he noted.

Despite being a registered Republican, Pratt claims his approach resonates with Angelenos across party lines since he emphasizes local issues over political theatrics.

“I’m not involved in national politics or tribal disputes. I focus locally. I want to improve our streets and ensure lights stay on. Safety is my priority,” Pratt stated. He added that he wants to protect tax dollars from organizations misusing them and contributing to homelessness.

Political strategists from the Democratic side acknowledged Pratt’s impressive debate performance, suggesting he deserves serious consideration as a candidate.

Pratt mentioned that he has two individuals who do not back his campaign. “The only ones against me are the socialists and communists. But I’m not pushing a political agenda, so I’m confident I’ll win on June 2nd with that 51%,” he remarked.

His momentum was evident following the debate, where a new NBC Los Angeles poll showed that 89% of respondents deemed him the clear winner in that heated exchange.

His motivation for running stems partially from dissatisfaction with response to the Palisades fire. During the debate, he also criticized incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman on issues like homelessness, drug concerns, crime, and rising living costs.

Some Democratic strategists noted that after his noticeable debate success, Pratt should indeed be seen as a significant contender.

Pratt recently shared a video showcasing his home, which was severely damaged in the Palisades fire.

Michael Trujillo, a former senior advisor to Hillary Clinton, tweeted about Pratt saying, “He made me laugh—not from jokes but because his answers struck a chord with Angelenos. This guy is really in tune with the city’s mood.”

Trujillo pointed out the real challenge for Republicans lies in voter turnout, but Pratt seems confident. “Democrats, Republicans, independents, libertarians, you name it—they all seem to support me,” he concluded.