Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, failed to qualify for the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, leaving incumbent Karen Bass to face progressive Nithya Raman in November. - Pratt's campaign focused on homelessness, crime, and fire recovery after his home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
- Bass faced criticism for being in Ghana when the fire started and for the slow rebuilding pace. - Raman, a city council member, challenged Bass from the political left.
- Los Angeles faces challenges including homelessness, crime, and economic decline ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The runoff election will determine the next mayor of the nation's second-largest city.