Spencer Pratt is heading to the polls like any other voter—but this time, he isn’t just casting a ballot. The former The Hills star is also urging Californians to vote as his long-shot bid for Los Angeles mayor gains surprising momentum.
Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor. Discover his surprising campaign and how he compares to other candidates.
Pratt entered the mayoral race earlier this year, immediately turning heads across the city. What began as a celebrity curiosity has evolved into a competitive three-way contest, with Pratt challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman.
Recent polls show just how dramatically the race has shifted. Survey results place the three candidates within striking distance of one another, leaving no clear frontrunner ahead of the June 2 primary. If no candidate secures a majority, Los Angeles voters will likely decide the race in a runoff election later this year.
Pratt has connected with voters frustrated by the city’s ongoing challenges. Throughout the campaign, he has criticized Los Angeles leaders over homelessness, public safety and disaster recovery efforts. The devastating 2025 wildfires that destroyed his Pacific Palisades home have strengthened his message and given him firsthand experience with the issues he highlights on the campaign trail.
He has also used social media to his advantage. Rather than relying solely on traditional advertising, Pratt has tapped into his large online following to amplify his message, engage supporters and keep himself at the center of the conversation.
His campaign has attracted significant financial backing as well. Recent fundraising reports show Pratt bringing in more money than several competitors, signaling growing confidence among donors. President Donald Trump has also publicly backed Pratt, adding national attention to a race that was once considered a local political contest.
As voters head to the polls, political observers across the country are watching closely. The election will test whether Pratt can turn celebrity recognition and outsider appeal into electoral success—or whether Los Angeles voters will choose a more traditional political path.
