Spencer Pratt Draws Millions for Los Angeles Mayor Race as June 2 Polls Tighten
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Updated · The New York Times · May 14
Spencer Pratt Draws Millions for Los Angeles Mayor Race as June 2 Polls Tighten
5 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 14
Spencer Pratt, once known for “The Hills,” is gaining momentum in the June 2 Los Angeles mayoral race while pulling in millions of dollars from business leaders.
Dan Loeb, Bobby Kotick and other executives are backing Pratt as his campaign gains traction on social media and his standing in polls improves.
Pratt says he entered the race after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire and blaming city “negligence” in the disaster’s aftermath.
That message is resonating with donors dissatisfied with Mayor Karen Bass’s handling of the fire and broader city management, turning Pratt into an unexpected Republican contender.
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