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Spencer Pratt Donations Surge Above Other LA Mayor Candidates

Spencer Pratt Donations Surge Above Other LA Mayor Candidates

Summary

Spencer Pratt, a candidate for Los Angeles mayor, raised more money than any other candidate during a recent campaign period. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman raised significantly less in the same timeframe as early voting continues ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Key Facts

  • Spencer Pratt raised about $2.72 million from April 19 to May 16.
  • Mayor Karen Bass raised about $283,000 during the same period.
  • Nithya Raman raised about $400,000, including a $60,000 loan to her own campaign.
  • Through May 16, Pratt has raised a total of $3.26 million, slightly more than Bass’s $3.13 million.
  • Pratt is a reality TV star who entered the race after losing his home in the Palisades Fire.
  • The Los Angeles mayoral election is nonpartisan, but Pratt is a registered Republican supported by President Donald Trump.
  • Polls show Bass leading with Bass at 30%, Pratt at 22%, and Raman at 19% support among likely voters.
  • Early voting is underway, with the June 2 primary election set to determine if a runoff is needed.
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