LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape"
Summary
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star and registered Republican, is running for mayor of Los Angeles despite having no political experience. He wants to fix city problems like unsafe streets and power outages, and he is currently polling second in the race against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.Key Facts
- Spencer Pratt gained fame as a reality TV personality on MTV’s "The Hills."
- He is running for mayor of Los Angeles as a Republican in a city that hasn’t had a Republican mayor since 2001.
- Pratt is polling second in the mayoral race, which is currently led by Mayor Karen Bass.
- The Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, with a possible runoff on November 3 if no candidate gets a majority.
- Pratt decided to run after losing his home in the Palisades Fire and wants to improve safety and infrastructure in L.A.
- Mayor Karen Bass has faced criticism for her handling of the recent fires and recovery efforts.
- The election is officially nonpartisan, meaning candidates’ party affiliations are not listed on the ballot.
- Pratt says his previous reality TV persona was for entertainment, but his campaign is serious and based on personal experience.
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