Spencer Pratt Ousted From Los Angeles Mayoral Race After Wild Campaign Falls Short

Spencer Pratt’s surprising political run has officially come to an end after the former reality TV star failed to advance in the race for mayor of Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old The Hills alum finished third in the city’s closely watched primary, ending a campaign that drew national attention, viral headlines and plenty of debate over whether a reality television personality could seriously compete for one of America’s most high-profile city offices.

According to PEOPLE, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, both Democrats, will advance to the general election on November 3. Pratt had initially appeared to be in a strong position on election night, but later-counted mail-in ballots heavily favored Raman, allowing her to overtake him for second place.

As of the evening of June 8, with 93 percent of votes counted, the Associated Press estimated Bass had 34.3 percent of the vote, Raman had 28.6 percent and Pratt had 25.8 percent.

For Pratt, the result marks a dramatic end to a campaign that was anything but ordinary.

A registered Republican, Pratt positioned himself as an anti-establishment candidate who was fed up with traditional politicians. He leaned heavily into frustration over Los Angeles’ housing crisis, public safety concerns and the aftermath of the wildfires that destroyed his Pacific Palisades home.

His campaign message often centered on the idea that city leaders had failed ordinary residents. In one viral ad, Pratt stood in front of an Airstream trailer on the site of his former home and criticized Bass and Raman, saying they did not have to live in the consequences of the problems they helped create.

That image became one of the most talked-about moments of his campaign. But it also created controversy after reports claimed Pratt had been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air, a luxury property outside Beverly Hills, during part of the race.

Still, Pratt’s campaign did not fade quietly. He repeatedly rejected the idea that his reality TV past made him unqualified, telling voters he was living in the present and wanted to fight for people. In interviews, he compared his lack of political experience to Barack Obama’s rise and described himself as someone outside the political system.

His campaign also went viral for more unusual reasons. Pratt said his political role model was “Jesus Christ,” reposted AI-generated fan videos showing him as a Batman-style hero saving Los Angeles, and attracted attention from national political figures, including Donald Trump.

Trump said he wanted Pratt to “do well” and called him “a character,” though Pratt later said he did not need anyone’s endorsement except mothers.

Despite the spectacle, the numbers were not enough.

Bass and Raman now move forward to the November runoff, while Pratt is left facing a new question: what happens next?

That question is especially interesting because Pratt had previously threatened to leave Los Angeles if either Bass or Raman ultimately wins. Speaking on Adam Carolla’s podcast, he said he would be “done with trying to live in L.A.” if the city chose either of them.

For his supporters, Pratt’s campaign was a bold attempt to shake up a political system they believe has failed. For critics, it was a celebrity-driven stunt that could not survive the realities of a serious citywide race.

Either way, Spencer Pratt made the L.A. mayoral race far more unpredictable than many expected.

He may not be heading to City Hall, but his campaign proved one thing clearly: in modern politics, viral attention can turn even the most unlikely candidate into a serious headline.