Bass Advances as Pratt Battles Raman for L.A. Runoff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 8 min
LA mayor 2026 results put Karen Bass into the November runoff, while Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman fight for the second slot as late mail ballots could still reshape the matchup.
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LA mayor 2026 results put Karen Bass into the November runoff, while Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman fight for the second slot as late mail ballots could still reshape the matchup.
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- Live primary election results: Bass leads in early returns, followed by Pratt | LAist — LAist
Live primary election results: Bass leads in early returns, followed by Pratt | LAist Audience-funded nonprofit news Listen Next Up: 0:00 0:00 — See All Episodes Subscribe LAist Daily Radio Schedule ### Hey, LA listener! Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Listen Now Playing Listen Listen Now Playing Listen # Live primary election results: Bass leads in early…
- Step Back — If Bass is ahead in the early returns, what exactly would trigger a November runoff — and why can L.A. election-night results shift so much after the first vote dump?
Background sources
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term — Nbcnews
- Los Angeles mayoral race results — BBC
- Why California election results may still take weeks — Kate Wolffe
- Why the Results of the California Primary Might Not Come in on Election Night — Chantelle Lee
- What to know about Primary Election Day in LA – NBC Los Angeles — Nbclosangeles
- Karen Bass to advance in L.A. mayoral runoff race, NBC News projects — Nbcnews
- Mayor Karen Bass says she expects to advance to November runoff for LA mayor: 'I think I will be fine' - ABC7 Los Angeles — Abc7
- 2026 Primary Certified List of Candidates — Lacity
3/16/2026, 10:51 AM Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LOS ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - ELECTION DIVISION ## MAYOR | ADAM MILLER | | | Nonprofit Executive/Entrepreneur | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | JUANITA LOPEZ | | | | | Political Scientist | | JOHN LOGSDON | | | Neighborhood Council Boardmember | | | | NITHYA RAMAN | | | | Councilmember/Urban Planner | | | TISH HYMAN | | | |…
- LIVE: Los Angeles mayor election results | FOX 11 Los Angeles — FOX 11 Los Angeles
LIVE: Los Angeles mayor election results | FOX 11 Los Angeles #### The Brief - Polls have closed across Los Angeles County on Tuesday, concluding voting in a crowded mayoral primary race to lead the nation's second-largest city. - Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces a stiff challenge from 13 opponents, notably City Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. - Officials…