Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman shrink Karen Bass’ lead in tight race for LA mayor: Poll

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ comfortable lead has dwindled significantly, with the incumbent now in a tight race with L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, according to the latest polling. A poll, conducted May 19-24 by the University of California Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, showed Bass receiving 26% of the vote, Raman close behind with 25%, and Pratt securing 22%.'It’s going to boil down to turnout.'The Times reported that Bass’ slight lead was “statistically insignificant,” according to pollsters. It further noted that prior polls showed Bass with a stronger lead over her challengers, which has since narrowed. Meanwhile, Raman and Pratt have made steady gains.Only 10% of the 1,913 registered voters surveyed said they were still undecided ahead of the June 2 primary, down from 26% in a March poll. Analysts predicted that Bass is likely to receive enough votes to head into a November runoff with either Raman or Pratt.When asked which issues they care about most, nearly all surveyed Pratt supporters said they care about addressing waste and political corruption, as well as crime and public safety. RELATED: The one big liberal media lie about Spencer Pratt that no one is mentioning Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBass and Raman supporters, who gave similar responses to one another, prioritized protecting immigrants, moving the homeless indoors, and building more affordable housing.In a one-on-one race between Bass and Pratt, those surveyed gave Bass an 18-point lead, with 12% undecided and 12% choosing neither or stating they would not vote. In a potential runoff between Raman and Pratt, Raman secured 45% to Pratt’s 28%, with 16% undecided and 11% choosing neither or declining to vote. RELATED: Spencer Pratt’s viral campaign is turning into a political nightmare for Karen Bass Etienne Laurent/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesAlthough the mayoral race is nonpartisan, Pratt, a registered Republican, is running in a city where less than 15% of the population is registered as Republican.“You’ve got three very different candidates, each with very different constituencies, all within the margin of error. It’s going to boil down to turnout,” Mark DiCamillo, the director of Berkeley IGS polls, told the Times. “Pratt is an unusual candidate and is generating a lot of enthusiasm in the primary, but he trails by double digits to Raman and Bass in a runoff.”Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman shrink Karen Bass’ lead in tight race for LA mayor: Poll

Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman shrink Karen Bass’ lead in tight race for LA mayor: Poll A new poll indicates that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ lead has significantly decreased, placing her in a tight race with City Councilwoman Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The poll suggests that the election’s outcome will heavily depend on voter turnout, as the candidates are within the margin of error. While Bass and Raman supporters prioritize social issues, Pratt’s supporters focus on corruption and public safety.

  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ lead has narrowed to a statistically insignificant margin against Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt, according to a new poll.
  • Bass is polling at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%, with only 10% of voters still undecided.
  • Analysts predict Bass will likely proceed to a November runoff with either Raman or Pratt.
  • Pratt supporters prioritize addressing waste, corruption, crime, and public safety, while Bass and Raman supporters focus on immigrant protection, homelessness, and affordable housing.
  • In a head-to-head runoff, Bass leads Pratt by 18 points, and Raman leads Pratt by 17 points.
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