Nithya Raman has significantly closed the gap on Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles' mayoral race, narrowing his lead to just 3,113 votes. According to the latest vote count from the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder, Raman now sits in second place with 27.1% of the votes counted so far, while Pratt has 26.7%. Both are vying to compete in a Nov. 3 runoff against Mayor Karen Bass, who garnered 34.7% of the vote as of Sunday.
Key Takeaways
Nithya Raman has significantly closed the gap on Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles' mayoral race, narrowing his lead to just 3,113 votes. She now sits in second place with 27.1% of the votes counted so far, while Pratt has 26.7%. Both are vying to compete in a Nov. 3 runoff against Mayor Karen Bass, who garnered 34.7% of the vote as of Sunday.
- Nithya Raman now leads Spencer Pratt by 3,113 votes in Los Angeles' mayoral race
- Raman has gained over 19,000 votes in the latest count compared to Pratt's 8,489
- Mayor Karen Bass maintains her lead with 34.7% of the vote as of Sunday
- Political analysts suggest Raman is likely to secure a spot in the runoff against Bass
- Spencer Pratt appeared to concede the race but declared 'war' on advancing candidates
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 38 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Pratt's Concession | 1 Difference | The Guardian and CBS News reported Pratt's concession as a straightforward statement, while Fox News framed it as part of his broader mission to expose corruption. | ▼ |
| Election Integrity | 1 Difference | Reuters and The Guardian reported no evidence of voter fraud, while Fox News suggested that Republicans were being cheated. | ▼ |
| Vote Count | Broad Agreement | Raman leads Pratt by 3,113 votes with Bass at 34.7% |
Spencer Pratt's Concession
▼The Guardian and CBS News reported Pratt's concession as a straightforward statement, while Fox News framed it as part of his broader mission to expose corruption.
Election Integrity
▼Reuters and The Guardian reported no evidence of voter fraud, while Fox News suggested that Republicans were being cheated.
Vote Count
Broad AgreementRaman leads Pratt by 3,113 votes with Bass at 34.7%
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Raman's surge has been notable, with her gaining over 19,000 votes in the latest count compared to Pratt's 8,489. This has led political analysts like Zev Yaroslavsky of UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. to suggest that Raman is likely to secure a spot in the runoff. According to CBS News, Raman surged ahead in election results over the weekend, overtaking political newcomer Spencer Pratt.
Mayor Karen Bass has maintained her lead throughout the election process, with 34.7% of the vote as of Sunday. Her coalition includes organized labor, business leaders, and immigrant rights groups, reflecting a broad base of support across various sectors. In previous elections, she secured 43% of the vote compared to Rick Caruso's 36%. Bass campaign spokesman Alex Stack stated that if Raman maintains her position, the mayor would 'look forward to winning a contest against an opponent who allows encampments near schools and fights against hiring more cops.'
The Guardian reported that Spencer Pratt appeared to concede the Los Angeles mayor’s race on Friday in a video where he said 'the campaign portion of my mission to save Los Angeles is coming to a close'. However, he also declared 'It’s war,' suggesting he has more plans beyond his candidacy. Fox News noted that Pratt claimed he got into the race 'to expose this corrupt machine' and criticized both Bass and Raman as 'two morons responsible for all their problems.'
The Los Angeles Times reported that Nithya Raman entered the LA mayoral race in February, just hours before the deadline and after endorsing Karen Bass’ re-election campaign. She defeated incumbent council member David Ryu in her 2020 campaign for LA City Council. Raman's late entry into the race has been noted by The Los Angeles Times, which stated she had only 115 days to campaign before the primary election.
Reuters reported that Donald Trump questioned election returns showing Spencer Pratt falling into third place behind two Democrats in the LA mayoral race. Trump claimed without evidence that 'Not possible for Spencer Pratt to have lost the L.A. runoffs after the big lead he had.' This sentiment was echoed by other conservative media outlets, with The Guardian reporting that prominent conservative media personalities began aggressively promoting claims that Democrats were actively stealing the election.
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