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Spencer Pratt Loses Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Signals Continued Push Amid Skid Row Voter-Fraud Probe
When the sun rose on June 2, 2026, Los Angeles voters had already chosen its next mayor, leaving former reality‑TV personality Spencer Pratt on the sidelines. The non‑partisan primary, held on that day, produced a top‑two field of incumbent mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Pratt, who had entered the race after his Pacific Palisades home was scorched by the 2025 Palisades Fire, finished third with 29 % of the vote, according to official results posted by the Los Angeles County Registrar‑Recorder/County Clerk. Bass secured 35 %, while Raman’s late‑arrival mail ballots pushed her past Pratt.
In a Sunday interview with the New York Post, Pratt declared the campaign over but warned that he would keep pressuring City Hall as questions about the election continue to surface. He cited alleged voter‑registration fraud linked to Los Angeles’ Skid Row, saying he feels "energized" and that the California voting system is "absurd." Pratt argues that evidence of fraud needs investigation, but he maintains that proof has not yet been established.
The federal probe began after claims that homeless residents on Skid Row had been paid to sign voter‑registration forms and supply voter information. On June 18, FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents interviewed roughly 50 residents in the neighborhood. The Department of Justice confirmed that agents were investigating a criminal matter but declined to provide further detail. No charges related to the mayoral race have been announced, and the allegations remain unproven.
This investigation marks the first federal inquiry into Los Angeles voting practices in recent years. The DOJ statement emphasized that the probe is ongoing and that no conclusions have been reached.
Pratt’s remarks suggest that the alleged fraud could undermine confidence in the city’s election system. He has said that evidence uncovered during the campaign could "create serious problems for people currently operating inside Los Angeles politics." While he has not provided specific documentation, he claims to possess recordings that could compel a candidate to resign.
City officials have not issued a response to Pratt’s claims, and the Los Angeles Board of Elections has not announced any changes to the registration process. Election observers, who certified that Bass and Raman advanced, have indicated that the fraud allegations do not affect the certification of the primary results.
Pratt’s campaign officially ended after the primary, but he has stated that he will not retreat from the political arena. He has posted videos on social media urging city officials to address the alleged corruption and has warned that the investigation could expose "commie animals" in City Hall. No formal legal action has been taken against Pratt or any city officials.
The federal investigation remains in progress, and no charges have been filed. The Los Angeles mayoral election will be decided on November 3, 2026, when Bass and Raman face off in the general election. Until the investigation concludes, the allegations remain unverified, and the city’s election officials have not indicated any immediate changes to the voting system.
In summary, Spencer Pratt lost the Los Angeles mayoral primary but has positioned himself as a continuing critic of the city’s election process. The FBI and DHS investigation into alleged voter fraud on Skid Row is ongoing, with no charges announced. The outcome of the investigation and its impact on the upcoming November election remain uncertain.
In a Sunday interview with the New York Post, Pratt declared the campaign over but warned that he would keep pressuring City Hall as questions about the election continue to surface. He cited alleged voter‑registration fraud linked to Los Angeles’ Skid Row, saying he feels "energized" and that the California voting system is "absurd." Pratt argues that evidence of fraud needs investigation, but he maintains that proof has not yet been established.
The federal probe began after claims that homeless residents on Skid Row had been paid to sign voter‑registration forms and supply voter information. On June 18, FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents interviewed roughly 50 residents in the neighborhood. The Department of Justice confirmed that agents were investigating a criminal matter but declined to provide further detail. No charges related to the mayoral race have been announced, and the allegations remain unproven.
This investigation marks the first federal inquiry into Los Angeles voting practices in recent years. The DOJ statement emphasized that the probe is ongoing and that no conclusions have been reached.
Pratt’s remarks suggest that the alleged fraud could undermine confidence in the city’s election system. He has said that evidence uncovered during the campaign could "create serious problems for people currently operating inside Los Angeles politics." While he has not provided specific documentation, he claims to possess recordings that could compel a candidate to resign.
City officials have not issued a response to Pratt’s claims, and the Los Angeles Board of Elections has not announced any changes to the registration process. Election observers, who certified that Bass and Raman advanced, have indicated that the fraud allegations do not affect the certification of the primary results.
Pratt’s campaign officially ended after the primary, but he has stated that he will not retreat from the political arena. He has posted videos on social media urging city officials to address the alleged corruption and has warned that the investigation could expose "commie animals" in City Hall. No formal legal action has been taken against Pratt or any city officials.
The federal investigation remains in progress, and no charges have been filed. The Los Angeles mayoral election will be decided on November 3, 2026, when Bass and Raman face off in the general election. Until the investigation concludes, the allegations remain unverified, and the city’s election officials have not indicated any immediate changes to the voting system.
In summary, Spencer Pratt lost the Los Angeles mayoral primary but has positioned himself as a continuing critic of the city’s election process. The FBI and DHS investigation into alleged voter fraud on Skid Row is ongoing, with no charges announced. The outcome of the investigation and its impact on the upcoming November election remain uncertain.
