Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues
Los Angeles city councillor Nithya Raman has taken a narrow lead over former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race to challenge incumbent Karen Bass for mayor. The ongoing vote count has become a flashpoint for election integrity debates, with Donald Trump and Pratt echoing claims of potential fraud as ballots continue to be processed.
Why it matters
The race highlights the ongoing tension surrounding California's slow ballot-counting process and the increasing influence of election-related misinformation on local democratic outcomes.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman casts her ballot at the Silverlake community church polling station in Los Angeles, California, on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Chris Torres/EPA View image in fullscreen Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman casts her ballot at the Silverlake community church polling station in Los Angeles, California, on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Chris Torres/EPA California Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen Bass
The article frames the election integrity claims as 'falsehoods' and 'conspiracy theories' while focusing on the candidate's progressive background, which aligns with the editorial stance of The Guardian.
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