Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

BBC News Wednesday 03 June 2026, 06:38 UTC 1 min read

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The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.

Los Angeles (LOCATION) Karen Bass (PERSON) California (LOCATION) Republican (ORG) Spencer Pratt (PERSON) Democrat (ORG) Nithya Raman (PERSON)

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