Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November general election for her reelection bid, leading the primary with 36.5% of the votes counted. She is followed by former reality television star Spencer Pratt with 29.5% and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman with 21%. Bass expressed optimism at her election night event, emphasizing her commitment to tackling homelessness and enhancing public safety. The election results are still being finalized, with additional ballots being counted. This runoff is significant as it is the first time since 2005 that an incumbent mayor has faced a runoff after a first term. Bass, who has faced criticism over her handling of the homelessness crisis and her response to the 2025 Palisades Fire, has received endorsements from prominent political figures, reinforcing her position as a leading candidate. Pratt, who has campaigned on bringing change and addressing corruption, is confident he can sway voters in the next five months leading up to the runoff.