Dick Riordan

Spencer Pratt, an independent mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, is gaining traction among frustrated Democrats due to his criticism of Mayor Karen Bass's handling of wildfires, homelessness, and crime. Rep. Darrell Issa highlights Pratt's 'common-sense' approach as resonating with voters, despite the city's Democratic leanings and Bass's high-profile endorsements.

Spencer Pratt, an insurgent mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, is gaining traction with voters frustrated by Mayor Karen Bass's handling of wildfires and homelessness, according to Rep. Darrell Issa. The nonpartisan primary includes Bass, Pratt, and City Council member Nithya Raman, with recent polls showing a tight race despite Bass's support from high-profile Democrats.