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Slow Ballot Count Narrows Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral Lead

June 7, 2026

Summary

Spencer Pratt's once-commanding lead in the Los Angeles mayoral primary has significantly shrunk following a fresh batch of ballot drops. The slow pace of vote counting has drawn frustration from Pratt and criticism from former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

How coverage differs

Left outlets frame Spencer Pratt's narrowing lead as Nithya Raman gains ground in the LA mayoral primary, while right outlets emphasize Pratt's frustration and questioning of California's slow vote counting process.

  • Left: Raman gains on ‘reality TV villain’ Pratt in tightening mayoral contest Left-leaning outlets frame the narrowing of Spencer Pratt's lead in the Los Angeles mayoral primary as Nithya Raman makes up ground. They focus on the ongoing dynamic of the race and the contest to face Karen Bass.
  • Right: California's glacial vote count sparks election integrity concerns Right-leaning outlets emphasize Spencer Pratt's frustration and questioning of California's vote counting process as his lead over Nithya Raman shrinks. They highlight the 'glacial' pace of ballot tabulation and criticism from figures like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • In LA mayor’s race, Nithya Raman makes up ground on Spencer Pratt in contest to face Karen Bass – as it happened

Right

  • Spencer Pratt questions how votes get counted in California as lead over Nithya Raman shrinks - Washington Examiner
  • Spencer Pratt sums up LA’s glacial vote count in a single image

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