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Raman Overtakes Pratt for LA Mayor Runoff; GOP Blasts ‘Crooked’ Election

June 8, 2026

Summary

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary by 3,000 votes, advancing to the runoff. President Trump and Republicans are claiming the California elections are "crooked" and blocking a federal audit of voter rolls, reigniting debate over voter fraud despite a lack of evidence.

How coverage differs

  • Center: Nithya Raman advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff by 3,000 votes Center outlets report factually on Nithya Raman overtaking Spencer Pratt by 3,000 votes to secure a spot in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff. They also note President Trump and Republicans' claims that California elections are 'crooked' and their efforts to block a federal audit of voter rolls.
  • Right: Fury erupts: Crooked California elections deliver socialist victory Right-leaning outlets primarily frame Nithya Raman's narrow victory over Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary as a result of 'crooked' California elections, echoing President Trump's allegations. They highlight Republican fury over the outcome and the perceived unfairness of the electoral process.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • GOP cries foul in California as Pratt misses Los Angeles runoff

Right

  • Fury erupts over California elections after woke socialist candidate squeaks by Spencer Pratt in airtight race for mayor of Los Angeles
  • Trump blasts ‘crooked’ California elections as Spencer Pratt falls into 3rd place in LA primary
  • Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in L.A. mayoral race
  • Raman Overtakes Pratt, Advances to LA Mayor Runoff - Newsmax

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