With less than a month until the Los Angeles mayoral election, a majority of voters remain undecided — but the candidates are not shying away from courting both Hollywood’s influence and its deep pockets.
Mayor Karen Bass and progressiveCouncilmember Nithya Ramanhave unveiled new proposals aimed at bringing film production back to Los Angeles, while reality-TV-star-turned-politicalhopeful Spencer Prattis leaning on his own Hollywood ties from his time on television,NBC 4 reported.
AUCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs pollfound that 40% of likely voters remain undecided just two months before the Los Angeles mayoral primary, signaling a highly volatile race. Incumbent Karen Bass leads with 25%, followed by Spencer Pratt at 11% and Nithya Raman at 9%, with other candidates trailing far behind. With a crowded field of 14 candidates, it is unlikely any will win a majority outright.
High-profile figures — including Michael Jackson’s sister, a former Los Angeles Lakers executive and actor Adam Scott — have donated to various candidates in the race.
Each candidate faces mounting challenges.
Raman, while not broadly endorsed, is campaigning in the shadow of theDemocratic Socialists of America. Bass is still recovering from backlash over the handling of the Palisades Fire, while Pratt is a political newcomer with little to no experience.
The next mayor will have the mammoth task of overseeing major global events, including the2028 Summer Olympics, while also tackling persistent issues such as homelessness and a struggling film industry that continues to leave Los Angeles due to rising costs.
Below is a look at which industry figures are backing each candidate:
The incumbent haslong attracted wealthy and influential supporters, with campaign donations capped at $1,800.
The former cast member of the reality TV series “The Hills” entered the race after his own home burned down in the fires, vowing accountability.
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