IT BEGINS: Spencer Pratt Overtakes Karen Bass in New Poll for Los Angeles Mayor A new poll from the California Post shows Spencer Pratt leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass by a narrow margin, with Pratt at 30.1% and Bass at 29.5%, just ahead of the primary election. The poll surveyed 400 likely Los Angeles voters and indicated significant volatility in the mayoral race, with Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent, showing strong support among Hispanic voters. This development is being described as potentially historic, comparable to Donald Trump’s 2016 victory.

• Spencer Pratt leads incumbent Mayor Karen Bass by 0.6 points in a new poll.
• The poll was conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for the California Post, surveying 400 likely Los Angeles voters.
• Pratt, a Republican running as an independent, has 30.1% support compared to Bass’s 29.5%.
• The poll indicates significant support for Pratt among Hispanic voters (33%).
• The mayoral race is described as volatile, with Bass facing negatives.
• Pratt’s success is partly attributed to a viral ad campaign and direct communication with voters.