Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff after falling short of majority

Incumbent comes out on top in primary election – but with less than 50% of votes – and will take on challenger in November Karen Bass has come out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general election. Bass will face either Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, or city council member Nithya Raman, in November. As of Tuesday evening, it was still unclear who would move on. Continue reading...

Uwa Ede-Osifo in Los Angeles · Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 10:33 PM
California | The Guardian

Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff after falling short of majority

Incumbent comes out on top in primary election – but with less than 50% of votes – and will take on challenger in November

Karen Bass has come out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general election.

Bass will face either Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, or city council member Nithya Raman, in November. As of Tuesday evening, it was still unclear who would move on.

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