Unfounded conspiracy theories claiming fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral election, targeting Spencer Pratt's second-place position, have spread on X, fueled by sponsored posts from influencers paid by prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket.
California's gubernatorial primary remains too close to call as mail-in ballots are counted. Early results show a tight race between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Several other Democratic candidates have conceded.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for a second term, facing challenges from Republican Spencer Pratt and progressive Democrat Nithya Raman. The election is shaped by the aftermath of a devastating wildfire, ongoing homelessness struggles, economic decline, and public safety concerns.
Los Angeles voters head to polls for mayoral election. Incumbent Karen Bass is favored to reach a November runoff, with Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the second spot. Traders on Kalshi predict Bass and Pratt will advance.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt is a serious contender in the race for Los Angeles mayor, polling closely with incumbent Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman ahead of Tuesday's primary. Pratt has significantly outraised his opponents and uses social media effectively, though faces challenges due to his lack of political experience in the liberal city.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt is a serious contender in the race for Los Angeles mayor, polling closely with incumbent Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman ahead of Tuesday's primary. Pratt has significantly outraised his opponents and uses social media and a celebrity persona to gain attention.
