California primary election results

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Here’s a polished, ready-to-post blog article with all the key details about the California primary election results and the LA mayoral race:

California Primary Election Results: LA Mayoral Race Headed to Runoff as Karen Bass Advances to November

June 3, 2026

The Los Angeles mayoral race will go to a runoff election this November, with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass securing one of the two spots on the general election ballot. Bass, a Democrat and former U.S. Congresswoman, will now face whichever candidate finishes second in the still-counted primary results.

Key Election Details

Aspect	Details
Election Type	California "jungle" primary (all-party primary)
Winning Condition	Candidate needs 50%+ to win outright; top 2 advance if no majority
Bass's Primary Vote Share	~36.5–37% with nearly 50% of votes counted
Runoff Date	November 2026 general election
Stakes	If Bass wins, it will be her second and final term as LA mayor

Who’s Competing for the Second Spot?

Two candidates are locked in a tight battle for second place:

1. Spencer Pratt – Republican newcomer and reality TV personality who ran as an anti-establishment independent candidate

   • Held ~29–30% of the vote

   • Known for viral-video campaign against Bass

2. Nithya Raman – Progressive Los Angeles City Councilmember and former ally of Bass

   • Held ~21–22% of the vote

As of Wednesday morning, Pratt held a slight lead over Raman, but votes were still being counted, so the final opponent remains uncertain.

What Bass Said After the Results

Mayor Bass thanked supporters for sticking with her through a "tough first term" and confidently predicted she would win a second term in November:

"You stood with me for the first half. Will you stand with me all the way?"

Why This Race Matters

• Bass would be the first woman to serve a second term as LA mayor if re-elected

• The race is happening amid significant scrutiny of her first term, including challenges around homelessness, public safety, and city management

• California’s primary system allows the top two candidates to advance regardless of party affiliation, making this a true cross-party showdown

What to Watch Next

• Final vote count and certification of the second runoff spot

• How the campaign evolves between now and November

• Whether Pratt or Raman can mount a stronger challenge to Bass’s incumbency