Los Angeles mayor’s race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. BLOODFebruary 7, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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The Los Angeles mayoral race is underway, with the primary election set for June 2nd. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, faces challenges related to the fallout from a deadly 2025 wildfire, homelessness, and general city management issues. Candidates include tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, community organizer Rae Huang, and city council member Nithya Raman. Pratt is a Republican, while Raman is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, highlighting the political divisions in the nonpartisan race. The election occurs amidst concerns about the cost of living, infrastructure, and immigration raids in Los Angeles.

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