L.A. Mayor Karen Bass will face Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman in runoff
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured a spot in the November 3 runoff election. She will face either reality TV personality Spencer Pratt or City Councilmember Nithya Raman, with final vote counts still pending.
Why it matters
This election determines the leadership of the second-largest city in the United States, impacting major policy areas like homelessness and housing.
LA Mayor Karen Bass will supporters at her election party at the LINE Hotel in Los Angeles. (Carlin Stiehl/For The Times) By David Zahniser and Noah Goldberg Published June 2, 2026 Updated June 3, 2026 9:25 AM PT 64 8 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
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