Nithya Raman Secures Second Spot in LA Mayor Runoff, Outpaces Spencer Pratt

The race for the second slot in Los Angeles's mayoral runoff has been decided. Major news outlets have called the contest in favor of Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who will advance to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November's general election.

With nearly all votes tallied following Tuesday's June 2 election, Raman holds a commanding position at 28.6% compared to reality star Spencer Pratt's 25.8%—a margin of approximately 22,000 votes. Although 7% of ballots remain uncounted, the lead has been deemed insurmountable, clearing the path for Raman's advancement to the November 3rd runoff.

Results are scheduled for official certification on July 6th. The race became necessary after no candidate secured the 50% threshold required to win outright on election night, triggering a two-candidate general election between the top finishers.

Raman addressed her supporters through a statement to media outlets, expressing gratitude to volunteers and donors who powered her campaign. "To the thousands of supporters who knocked doors, made calls, sent texts, donated, and opened their homes for events across the city, and everyone else who made this moment possible: thank you, from the bottom of my heart," she said.

She pivoted quickly to her general election messaging, criticizing the current political establishment. "Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues," Raman stated. "For too long, City Hall has prioritized giving political advantage to powerful interests that fund elections. Meanwhile, working people pay the price in higher rents, depleted services, and a city that has stopped working for them. If you're as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you'll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone."

Pratt had maintained optimism before the call came down, posting on social media that morning. "Folks, we're dealing with a fraction of a percentage point difference, there's still hundreds of thousands of votes outstanding, and LA officials have given us the next 3 weeks to count! Let's git-r-dun!" he wrote.

President Donald Trump, an Pratt supporter, disputed the results on Truth Social. "Not possible for Spencer Pratt to have lost the L.A. runoffs after the big lead he had. 3rd World Nation. Rigged Elections! Now they'll be working on great guy Steve Hilton. Won't have results for, possibly, TWO WEEKS, according to officials. President DJT," Trump posted Monday morning.