Spencer Pratt Leads Los Angeles Mayoral Race in Poll

In a recent poll, Spencer Pratt is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for mayor of Los Angeles, securing 22% of voter support. This data, from Emerson College, was released on Wednesday.

Current Mayor Karen Bass, the only independent candidate, trails with 30% of support, while Socialist-affiliated City Council member Nitya Raman comes in third with 19%. It seems like voters are starting to settle in, as the poll indicates a significant increase in support for all candidates ahead of the primary on June 2. Interestingly, the portion of undecided voters has dropped dramatically from 51% in March to just 16% now.

Back in March, Bass had a more comfortable lead with 20% support, while both Pratt and Raman fell considerably behind. Since then, though, Pratt has seen a notable jump of 12 percentage points, while Bass and Raman each gained 10%. Pratt has been connecting well with Republican voters, running compelling ads and receiving positive feedback for his debate performances—even from those on the other side of the aisle.

A Democratic strategist, Michael Trujillo, remarked, “Unfortunately, my whole life is talking to people in the industry, and I can report that everyone was either pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised by Spencer Pratt’s debate performance.” This nuance reflects the varied reactions to Pratt’s emerging candidacy.

Additionally, Spencer Kimball, who heads Emerson College Polling, identified an age divide among voters. Those over 60 are leaning more towards Bass, with Pratt being their second choice. In contrast, younger voters under 40 prefer Raman, placing Pratt last in that demographic. Interestingly, Pratt does lead among male voters with 30%, while Bass takes the top spot among women, garnering 36% support.

According to the current electoral rules, the two candidates with the most votes in June will compete in the general election—unless one candidate manages to achieve a majority outright.