Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for mayor
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Key Points:
- Spencer Pratt, a reality TV personality and Republican, announced plans to run for mayor of Los Angeles, framing his campaign as a mission to expose systemic failures, particularly in wildfire management.
- Pratt lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year and has been a vocal critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, blaming them for inadequate wildfire prevention and suing the city.
- He posted on social media about filing paperwork for the 2026 mayoral race, though official confirmation is pending; the California Republican Party has not formally engaged with him yet.
- Pratt's candidacy is seen as a long shot in the predominantly Democratic city but has received endorsements from notable Republicans including Steve Hilton and Richard Grenell.
- The mayoral
