Poll Indicates Tight Race for Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Among Bass, Raman, and Pratt
A recent poll shows a close contest in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, with incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in a statistical tie. Bass leads with 26% support, followed closely by Raman at 25% and Pratt at 22%. The poll, conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, suggests that voter turnout will be crucial in determining which candidates advance to the November runoff. The primary issues in the race include homelessness, housing affordability, and public safety.