Karen Bass heads for November showdown with Spencer Pratt as frustrations boil over

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpencer Pratt is a registered Republican who has received a nod of approval — if not an outright endorsement — from Trump (Getty)Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured her spot in the November runoff election, navigating a challenging first term marked by a destructive wildfire and ongoing homelessness. Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality television star, is currently positioned to join Bass in the runoff, criticizing her for failing to control the wildfire and making insufficient progress on homelessness. Bass highlights reductions in homelessness and a historically low homicide rate as evidence of her administration's achievements, while Pratt campaigns to tackle homelessness and bolster police ranks. The election unfolds amid significant challenges for Los Angeles, including a declining population, rising cost of living, and concerns over public safety and city services. Bass has consolidated support from the Democratic establishment, while Pratt, who received a public nod from Donald Trump, faces an uphill battle in a city where Republicans are a small minority. In fullKaren Bass survives primary as Spencer Pratt charges into runoff electionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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