Bass Has Her Runoff, But Second Place Is Still Moving
Friday, June 5, 2026 · 11 min
LA mayor 2026 results have Karen Bass locked into a November runoff while Spencer Pratt’s second-place lead over Nithya Raman narrows, keeping the challenger field unsettled as City Hall moves on nuisance-property cleanups and short-term-rental fees.
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LA mayor 2026 results have Karen Bass locked into a November runoff while Spencer Pratt’s second-place lead over Nithya Raman narrows, keeping the challenger field unsettled as City Hall moves on nuisance-property cleanups and short-term-rental fees.
In this episode
- Who will face Bass in runoff for LA mayor? Pratt’s in 2nd place, but Raman may still have a chance | LAist — LAist
# Who will face Bass in runoff for LA mayor? Pratt’s in 2nd place, but Raman may still have a chance | LAist Published: 2026-06-04T22:00:33.912000+00:00 Source: laist.com (laist.com) Language: en ## Story Who will face Bass in runoff for LA mayor? Pratt’s in 2nd place, but Raman may still have a chance | LAist ### Your sustaining gift is matched 3X today! Make a monthly gift during our June…
- Step Back — When the runner-up spot is this close and L.A. keeps counting for days, what kinds of ballots are still outstanding — and is there any reason those late ballots might systematically help Raman or Pratt rather than just randomly trickle in?
Background sources
- Commentary: Mail-in Ballots Don’t Cause California’s Slow Count - Public Policy Institute of California — Ppic
- Where LA County stands on counting votes from primary election — NBCLA
- What we know so far about LA and OC voter turnout in the 2026 primary election | LAist — LAist
- New poll shows Bass has slim lead over Raman, Pratt in LA mayoral election - CBS Los Angeles — Cbsnews
- Why is California’s ballot counting process slow? – NBC Los Angeles — Nbclosangeles
- Runoff Likely in Competitive, Crowded Los Angeles Mayoral Race | KFI AM 640 — Jose Herrera, City News Service
- L.A. Council Speeds Up Nuisance Property Cleanups | La City Council | westsidecurrent.com — Westside Current
L.A. Council Speeds Up Nuisance Property Cleanups | La City Council | westsidecurrent.com You have permission to edit this article. Share This Photo by Rachael Gaudiosi LOS ANGELES— Officials moved Wednesday to speed up cleanups at problem properties, approving new rules that give the city a faster path to intervene when owners fail to address unsafe or nuisance conditions. The City Council…
- City Planning Recommends 66% Hike for Short-Term Rental Fees | La City Council | westsidecurrent.com — Westside Current
City Planning Recommends 66% Hike for Short-Term Rental Fees | La City Council | westsidecurrent.com You have permission to edit this article. Share This LOS ANGELES— The City's short-term rental program is getting more expensive to run — and officials want hosts to pay more of the bill. In a report submitted to the City Council, the Department of City Planning recommended raising fees on…
- Opinion | The race that benefits Karen Bass doesn't benefit LA voters — CalMatters
Opinion | The race that benefits Karen Bass doesn't benefit LA voters No matter who wins, CalMatters holds the powerful accountable and keeps Californians informed. Thank our nonprofit team. Donate now ♥️ Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at her election party for the California 2026 Primaries at the LINE Hotel in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026. Photo by Carlin Stieh, Los Angeles Times via Getty…