On the May 30 episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," host Bill Maher stated that he does not dislike Spencer Pratt, the Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, despite expectations to the contrary. Maher mentioned that he interviewed Pratt on his podcast and found him to be different from what he anticipated. He noted that Pratt's campaign has gained attention in Los Angeles, with many discussing his candidacy. Maher remarked on Pratt's outsider approach, stating, "He’s a nice guy" and highlighted Pratt's lack of advisors, indicating that he focuses solely on issues he cares about.
Pratt is running in a nonpartisan primary against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman, among others. A recent poll from UC Berkeley and the Los Angeles Times indicated that Bass leads with 26%, followed closely by Raman at 25% and Pratt at 22%, with the lead being statistically insignificant. Additionally, Pratt's campaign reported raising $2.72 million from April 19 to May 16, significantly more than Bass and Raman during the same timeframe. Pratt's campaign platform includes emergency readiness, fiscal integrity, government reform, and public safety.