Former reality star’s Hollywood name-drop rocks heated LA election showdown

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28 May 2026 • 10:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Former reality star’s Hollywood name-drop rocks heated LA election showdown

  • Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is campaigning for Los Angeles mayor, claiming support from celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx.
  • DiCaprio has not publicly or privately endorsed any candidate and is seeking comment from Foxx's representative.
  • Pratt, running as an independent, has been critical of incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, particularly regarding her handling of the 2025 wildfires.
  • He recently filed a formal complaint against Mayor Bass, alleging she violated election law by campaigning near a ballot box.
  • The primaries are set for June 2, with current polls indicating Bass is leading, followed by Nithya Raman and Pratt.

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