Spencer Pratt's independent campaign for the Los Angeles mayoral runoff is uncertain as the vote count continues nearly a week after Election Day. As of the latest tally, Pratt leads Democrat City Councilmember Nithya Raman by just 1%, with a few thousand ballots remaining to be counted. Current results show incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the lead with 235,180 votes (34.8%), Pratt with 184,596 votes (27.3%), and Raman with 177,102 votes (26.2%). Los Angeles County is still counting ballots that were postmarked by Election Day, which has drawn scrutiny from the Republican National Committee (RNC). The election results must be certified by July 10, 2026. The latest updates indicate that Raman has gained 23,514 votes, significantly reducing Pratt's lead. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized the delayed results, attributing the issue to changes made by California Governor Gavin Newsom regarding election laws. The slow counting process has raised concerns, particularly as late ballots have consistently favored Raman. Some analysts suggest that this trend may lead to Raman advancing to the runoff, while others express skepticism about the integrity of the election process. The RNC is actively monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for election integrity and timely reporting.
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Spencer Pratt's Lead Over Nithya Raman Narrows to 1% in LA Mayoral Race
Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race has decreased to 1% as ballot counting continues. With incumbent Mayor Karen Bass leading, the outcome remains uncertain as late ballots favor Raman. The Republican National Committee has raised concerns about the election process and transparency.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'ripped across the political spectrum'
- ✕ loaded language: 'complete joke'
- ✕ loaded language: 'blunt takedowns'
- ✕ loaded language: 'far left'
- ✕ loaded language: 'North Korean 'elections''
- ✕ loaded language: '3rd world country elections'
- ✕ framing: CALIFORNIA’S SLUGGISH VOTE COUNTING RIPPED ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM: 'EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING'
- ✕ framing: WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE
- ✕ editorializing: The slow count has drawn heightened attention because later-counted ballots have steadily cut into Pratt’s lead.
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Spencer Pratt's runner-up edge over Democrat Raman down to 1%, few thousand ballots
Spencer Pratt's Lead Over Nithya Raman Narrows to 1% in LA Mayoral Race