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The Rise and Fall of 'The Hills' Star Spencer Pratt's Improbable Campaign for Los Angeles Mayor

The former reality TV star fell short after a bid fueled by his Palisades Fire loss and a campaign against Los Angeles’s Democratic voter advantage.

  • On Monday, The Associated Press determined that reality television personality Spencer Pratt failed to qualify for the November runoff to unseat incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
  • The Palisades Fire destroyed Pratt's home last year, fueling his campaign as Republicans account for under 15% of registered voters in Los Angeles.
  • While some residents like Susie Tho supported his desire for clean streets, Deanna Crane said she wanted "anyone with a pulse other than Spencer Pratt" as mayor.
  • With Pratt eliminated, Bass now faces City Council Member Nithya Raman in November's runoff. Raman challenged the incumbent from the political left.
  • The next mayor must manage a $15 billion budget and 50,000 municipal workers while addressing homelessness and infrastructure before Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympics.
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