Spencer Pratt surges to runoff in LA mayor's race after angry voters send message to Karen Bass

Reality television personality Spencer Pratt appears on track to clear a key hurdle in Los Angeles' mayoral race as he seeks to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November.

Bass, who has led the city since 2022 amid a turbulent stretch rocked by her response to wildfires, advanced to a runoff after failing to secure a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary election. With no candidate surpassing the 50% threshold, the top two finishers will face off in a November runoff.

The anticipated runoff is a symbolic blow to Bass...