L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Doesn’t Seem Too Worried About Reality Star Spencer Pratt

May 27, 2026 11:57am PT L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Doesn’t Seem Too Worried About Reality Star Spencer Pratt

By Gene Maddaus

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Mike Miller, a VP of IATSE, introduces Karen Bass at a rally at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in Hollywood. Photo: Gene Maddaus

Los Angeles mayors usually coast to a second term — the last two defeated token opposition in the primary. Karen Bass‘ chances for a smooth reelection likely vanished on Jan. 7, 2025, when the Palisades fire destroyed some 6,800 structures, including the home of reality star Spencer Pratt.

Fueled by outrage, Pratt has leveraged his skills as an influencer to rally a campaign built on a revolt against homelessness and disorder. Though Bass will likely be forced into a runoff, she still doesn’t seem that worried about the former star of “The Hills.”

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