California Primary Results: Bass to Face Pratt or Raman in LA Mayoral Runoff

As ballot counting continues across California, the race for Los Angeles mayor is narrowing to a runoff between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and either businessman Rick Pratt or City Councilmember Nithya Raman. The latest results from the June 2 primary show Bass leading the field but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.

Pratt and Raman are locked in a tight contest for second place, with Pratt holding a narrow lead as of Wednesday morning. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

The election has drawn significant attention due to the city's ongoing challenges with homelessness, public safety, and economic recovery. Bass, a former congresswoman, is seeking a second term after winning the mayor's office in 2022.

Pratt, a real estate developer, has campaigned on a platform of fiscal responsibility and public safety, while Raman, a progressive councilmember, has focused on housing and social services. The final outcome of the primary is expected within days as counties continue to process mail-in and provisional ballots.