Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has defended his eligibility to run for office after reports questioned whether he meets residency requirements. According to the Los Angeles Times and CBS News, Pratt has been living in Santa Barbara County since his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt defended his residency eligibility after reports revealed he was living in Santa Barbara County while running for office. Pratt acknowledged staying at his father's rental property but claims his legal residence is a burned-out lot in Pacific Palisades, where he recently placed an Airstream trailer.
The LA City Clerk's office states that candidates must be registered voters within city limits by January 3 to qualify. Pratt acknowledged staying at his father's rental property but claims his legal residence remains the burned-out lot where he recently placed an Airstream trailer, as reported by CBS News and Fox News.
Pratt criticized the Los Angeles Times for its reporting on his residency status, calling it a "hit piece" during interviews with CBS LA. He accused a Times journalist of harassing his family to gather information about where his children live and go to school, according to Fox News. The Times stood by its reporting, stating that they contacted Pratt and those around him for comment.
Despite the controversy, Pratt remains in second place in recent polls with 11% support among likely primary voters. Mayor Karen Bass leads with 25%, while Councilmember Nithya Raman trails slightly behind Pratt with 9%. A significant 40% of voters remain undecided ahead of the June 2 election.
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