Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayoral Race

Spencer Pratt, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, has seen a significant rise in support ahead of the upcoming election, notably after a strong showing in a recent debate.

In a recent Emerson College/Inside California Politics poll, Pratt’s backing more than doubled since March, jumping from 10% to 22%. This increase represents the highest growth among all candidates.

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass continues to lead with 30%, increasing from 20% previously. Nithya Raman of the Democratic Party, who has ties with the Socialist Party, also experienced a notable bump in approval ratings—rising from 9% to 19%.

It seems the shift in numbers correlates with a decrease in undecided voters, which dropped from 51% in March to just 16% recently.

During a recent debate, Pratt criticized both Bass and Raman, particularly their assertions regarding the effectiveness of liberal policies on homelessness.

“The truth is, regardless of how many beds are provided, we’re still dealing with prevalent substance abuse issues,” Pratt asserted, referencing DEA statistics that claim addiction accounts for the majority of the homelessness challenge.

Echoing his views, he challenged Raman to join him in assessing the situation firsthand, which he framed as a potentially dangerous endeavor.

Raman seemed caught off guard during some exchanges in the debate, struggling to set herself apart from her previous ally, Bass.

In terms of fundraising, Pratt has also notably outpaced his competitors.

According to prediction market Karshi, Raman’s chances of winning the election have dramatically fallen, plummeting from 64% to only 14%.

It’s interesting to note that, while the mayoral race is officially nonpartisan, the primary election is set for June 2nd. If no candidate secures 50% of the votes, the top two contenders will advance to a general election in November.