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Spencer Pratt slugs it out over homelessness, cost of living in LA Mayor’s debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman

Headline from New York Post, from the development of May 7, 2026

Newest development May 9, 2026 · 2 reportsSpencer Pratt’s near-perfect campaign in LA mayoral race is still doomed to fail … unless this one thing saves him

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came under heavy attack Wednesday night as challenger Spencer Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman turned a mayoral debate into a full-blown showdown over wildfires, crime and homelessness.

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  1. Names this update

    Spencer Pratt slugs it out over homelessness, cost of living in LA Mayor’s debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Ex-reality star turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt wants to

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Newest

    Spencer Pratt’s near-perfect campaign in LA mayoral race is still doomed to fail … unless this one thing saves him

    Headline from Blaze Media ·

Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Spencer Pratt delivers stunning performance in fiery LA debate showdown — contenders ranked (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pratt was the strongest personality on the stage. And — in the biggest surprise at all — he looked solid, like a big-city mayor. He brought an energy and intensity to the stage that made it clear he is the candidate for change in LA.

  2. RedState

  3. Townhall

    Spencer Pratt Dominated Last Night's L.A. Mayoral Debate (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Spencer Pratt dominates the 2026 L.A. mayoral debate, challenging Karen Bass and Nithya Raman on leadership and homelessness.

  4. Breitbart News

    Nolte: 88 Percent Give Spencer Pratt the Win in L.A. Mayor Debate Poll (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    By every measure, Republican Spencer Pratt wiped the floor with his opponents during Wednesday night’s first debate between the three Los Angeles mayoral candidates. But an online poll conducted by NBC4, which co-hosted the debate, says it all. | Politics

  5. New York Post

    Spencer Pratt slugs it out over homelessness, cost of living in LA Mayor’s debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came under heavy attack Wednesday night as challenger Spencer Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman turned a mayoral debate into a full-blown showdown over wildfires, crime and homelessness.

  6. New York Post

    Spencer Pratt praised by Dem strategists after debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Spencer Pratt’s sharp debate performance has Democratic strategists saying the former reality TV star may have a real chance to win the Los Angeles mayor’s race.

  7. Hot Air

    Spencer Pratt Delivers Stunning Performance in Fiery LA Debate Showdown (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Spencer Pratt shines in a fiery LA mayoral debate, confronting Mayor Karen Bass with passion and expertise.

  8. New York Post

    Spencer Pratt’s resounding win at LA mayoral debate revealed in dramatic new poll (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    An online poll showed that 89% of voters picked Pratt when asked who they thought emerged victorious from the Wednesday night debate.

  9. Fox News

    Reality TV star Spencer Pratt gains traction in Los Angeles mayoral race after fiery debate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Spencer Pratt's aggressive debate performance is the latest sign his populist Los Angeles mayoral campaign is gaining traction against incumbent Karen Bass.

  10. RedState

    Spencer Pratt Crushes LA Mayoral Debate – Viewers Say He Smoked the Field (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Spencer Pratt dominates the 2026 LA mayoral debate, winning 88% of viewer votes and praise.

  11. New York Post

    Spencer Pratt declares he can win LA Mayor race after fiery debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Spencer Pratt believes he can win the Los Angeles Mayor's race after impressive debate performance.

  12. Hot Air

    Spencer Pratt Is Running for Mayor. Can He Save LA? (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Spencer Pratt runs for LA mayor, aiming to address homelessness, taxes, and city decline.

  13. New York Post

    High-stakes prediction shows Spencer Pratt surging in LA mayor’s race (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Spencer Pratt has leaped over socialist councilwoman Nithya Raman in Los Angeles' mayoral race, according to popular prediction market.

  14. CBS News

    Ex-reality star turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt wants to (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.

  15. Blaze Media

    Spencer Pratt’s near-perfect campaign in LA mayoral race is still doomed to fail … unless this one thing saves him (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Christopher Rufo and Jonathan Keeperman praise Pratt’s viral, media-savvy run but warn LA’s union and government-dependent voters make victory almost impossible — unless the sidelines mobilize over last January’s unforgivable disaster.

  16. Hot Air

    Is There Hope for L.A.? Spencer Pratt Thinks So (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Spencer Pratt challenges LA politics in 2026 mayoral race with bold, media-savvy campaign.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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