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Los Angeles Mayoral Race Tightens, Gubernatorial Outside Spending Soars

Free News Reader  ·  June 1, 2026

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Los Angeles Mayoral Race Tightens, Gubernatorial Outside Spending Soars

  • Outside groups have collectively poured a record-shattering $79.6 million into the California governor's race ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary.
  • The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary, also scheduled for June 2, 2026, features incumbent Karen Bass in a close contest with Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

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The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election is heading to a primary on June 2, 2026, with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass facing a competitive field of challengers. Recent polling from late May 2026 indicates a tight three-way race, with Bass holding 26% support among likely voters, Councilmember Nithya Raman at 25%, and reality television personality Spencer Pratt at 22%. An earlier poll from April 3, 2026, showed a larger percentage of undecided voters, suggesting significant shifts in voter sentiment in the months leading up to the primary. [cite: