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Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results

Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results

Summary

The race for Los Angeles mayor is very close, with Spencer Pratt leading Nithya Raman by just 1% as votes continue to be counted. In the California governor's primary, Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election and will face either Steve Hilton or Tom Steyer in November.

Key Facts

  • Spencer Pratt, a political newcomer, currently leads Nithya Raman by about 1% in the L.A. mayoral primary.
  • Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has already qualified for the November runoff election.
  • The two candidates with the most votes in California's primary, regardless of party, move to the general election in November.
  • Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the governor’s race general election.
  • Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, is currently competing for the second spot against billionaire Tom Steyer.
  • If elected, Becerra would be California’s first Latino governor in nearly 150 years.
  • Pratt’s lead over Raman has been shrinking with each new vote count update.
  • Hilton has promised major changes to California’s election process if elected governor.
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