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Newsweekworld11 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Replaces Campaign Strategist Four Months Before Runoff
Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced June 24 that veteran Democratic strategist Julie Chávez Rodriguez will lead her reelection campaign after Douglas Herman stepped down citing strategic differences. Bass finished first in the June 2 primary and leads prediction mark…
New York Postpolitics18 days ago
Spencer Pratt supporters weigh runoff choices after June municipal election
Roughly 217,700 Los Angeles voters who backed Spencer Pratt in the June municipal election now face a November runoff between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. Interviews with 25 of those voters show many plan to skip the race or cast blank ballots.
nypost.compolitics27 days ago
Videos Show Skid Row Residents Saying They Were Paid to Vote
TikTok videos posted Tuesday feature Los Angeles homeless residents stating they received payment for voting for Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. The California Post obtained copies of the videos after they appeared on the account LaneNeedsSpencerPratt.
foxnews.compolitics28 days agoUpdated
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Advance to November Runoff in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Raman overtook Republican Spencer Pratt in updated counts to secure second place. Bass received under 35 percent of the vote in incomplete returns.
abcnews.go.compolitics20 days agoUpdated
Nithya Raman Leads Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Mayoral Primary
Progressive council member Nithya Raman overtook reality-TV star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary after late and mail-in ballots were counted. Incumbent mayor Karen Bass is advancing to the November runoff.
The Hillpolitics29 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Advances to Runoff Against City Council Member
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face a city council member in the November runoff after neither secured a majority in the primary. The contest centers on homelessness, policing, and local enforcement issues.
Los Angeles Timespolitics31 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor's Race: Updated Count Shows Raman in Second Place
Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayor's primary. Karen Bass remains the top vote-getter and will face the second-place finisher in November.
foxnews.compolitics33 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Bass Advances to Runoff With Progressive Democrat
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is projected to advance to the November runoff. Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt remain in contention for the second spot as additional ballots are tallied.
The Interceptpolitics39 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Features Two Democratic Socialists and a Reality TV Star
With less than a week until the nonpartisan primary, Rae Huang and Nithya Raman trail incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt in recent polling. The Los Angeles Times and University of California, Berkeley poll released Thursday showed Bass at 26 percent, Raman at 25 percent…
lamag.compolitics39 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Features Incumbent Bass and Two Challengers
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman in the upcoming primary election. The three candidates represent different political approaches.
nypost.compolitics39 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Gains in Polls
Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election, has risen in recent polls. He has criticized Mayor Karen Bass over city governance and quality-of-life concerns.
nypost.comworld40 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Poll Shows Bass at 26 Percent, Pratt at 22 Percent
A UC Berkeley and Los Angeles Times survey released Thursday placed Mayor Karen Bass at 26 percent support among likely voters. Spencer Pratt received 22 percent and Nithya Raman received 25 percent.
France 24politics46 days ago
Reality TV Personality Spencer Pratt Runs for Los Angeles Mayor
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt is one of 13 candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 election. The race has drawn attention due to recent city challenges including fires and budget issues.
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New York Postpolitics47 days ago
Los Angeles City Council Approves $15 Billion Budget in 12-1 Vote
Los Angeles approved its nearly $15 billion city budget Thursday in a 12-1 vote. The plan now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for signature and preserves police hiring targets while deferring some fire department requests.
foxnews.comworld48 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Comments on Potential 2026 Mayoral Race Opponents
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated she would rather not face either Rick Caruso or Spencer Pratt in a future mayoral contest. The remark came during an interview with a local reporter.
foxnews.comworld48 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Goals in CNN Interview
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared on CNN Tuesday night. The interview addressed her 2023 statement on ending street homelessness by 2026.
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New York Postworld48 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Reduction Goal
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed questions about her earlier pledge to end street homelessness by the end of her first term. She cited bureaucratic barriers and pointed to a recent decrease in the number of people living on the streets.
foxnews.compolitics48 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Receives Union Endorsement for Reelection
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has received the endorsement of the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees for her reelection bid. The union cited her past work on film and television production incentives.
Fox Newsworld49 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Defends Dental Care Access for Unhoused Residents
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that dental care for unhoused meth users is already covered by California's Medi-Cal program. She made the comments during an interview after facing criticism for remarks at a mayoral candidate forum.
Fox Newspolitics50 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Proposes Taxpayer-Funded Dental Care for Meth Users
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass suggested during a candidate forum that the city provide dental care to unhoused meth users. The proposal drew criticism from conservatives who said it failed to address root causes of homelessness and addiction.
Los Angeles Timespolitics51 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Address Film Production Decline
The decline in local film and television production has become a campaign issue for the three leading candidates in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt have each outlined steps to address the drop in shooting days…
Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
Spencer Pratt Uses AI Videos in Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles against incumbent Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. His campaign has released several AI-generated videos that have drawn attention from commentators.
foxnews.comworld58 days ago
Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign Against Karen Bass
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles against incumbent Karen Bass. Bass withdrew from a scheduled candidate forum days after a heated debate with Pratt in which he criticized her response to the city's wildfires. Pratt, who appeared at a Lakers playof…
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LA Hotel Survey Shows Cost Increases, Demand Drop After Minimum Wage Hike
Hotels in Los Angeles are struggling with increased operating costs and reduced demand due to a phased-in minimum wage hike for airport and hotel workers. The American Hotel and Lodging Association reported these challenges in a survey of local operators. The law, signed by Mayor…
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces Re-Election Campaign Amid Voter Dissatisfaction
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking re-election in a campaign where approximately half of the city's residents express dissatisfaction with her performance. She faces challenges from several lesser-known candidates. The election highlights ongoing concerns about city governan…
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UCLA Poll Shows 40% of Los Angeles Voters Undecided in Upcoming Mayoral Election
A poll released on April 3 by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs indicates that 40% of likely voters in the Los Angeles mayoral primary are undecided. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass leads with 25% support, followed by Spencer Pratt at 11%. The primary election is scheduled for…
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Los Angeles Inside Safe Program Sees 40 Percent of Participants Return to Streets Amid Funding Challenges
A Los Angeles program providing interim housing to homeless individuals has housed 5,800 people since its launch in December 2022, but 40 percent have returned to the streets, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need to analyze reasons for dep…