mayoral race
Coverage of mayoral race in the Nexus archive.
- Boutros resignation resolution passed, new Chicago mayoral race candidate | The Chicago Report
A City Council committee has passed a resolution urging Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. Dr. Lisa Nee, a cardiologist, has announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor.
- Chicago cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee joins race for mayor
Chicago cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has entered the race for mayor. The mayoral race is expanding with her addition.
- Lewis George looks beyond November after McDuffie concedes in D.C. mayoral race
Janeese Lewis George has secured the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor after Kenyan McDuffie conceded, with ranked choice votes still being tallied. She is preparing for the general election and future governance, focusing on affordability and government efficiency.
- The Day After: Where the June 16 Election Results Stand
Robert White won the Democratic primary for D.C.'s delegate to Congress with 63.2% of the vote, while Janeese Lewis George leads the mayoral race with 52.8% of counted votes. Brooke Pinto conceded the delegate race, and Kenyan McDuffie remains her closest competitor in the mayoral contest.
- Catching up with Todd Perkins
Todd Perkins, after losing the Detroit mayoral race, discusses his recent activities and major cases with Charlie Langton. The conversation focuses on current events and Perkins' post-election engagements.
- L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman outlines vision for city in KTLA interview
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman discussed her vision for the city in a KTLA interview, addressing topics including her previous endorsement of incumbent Karen Bass, a recent rise in burglaries, and the homelessness crisis. The November runoff will determine the next mayor between Raman and Bass.
- After Major Learning Growth, D.C. School Reforms Face Political Test
Washington, D.C.'s mayoral race will determine leadership of a school system with nearly 100,000 students, as candidates Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George propose contrasting approaches to address declining enrollment, a looming budget deficit, and post-pandemic learning challenges. McDuffie supports continuity of past reforms including mayoral control and teacher accountability, while Lewis George advocates for granting education leaders more independence and revising teacher evaluation frameworks.
- Incumbent in Winnipeg's mayoral race has yet to make a campaign promise
In Winnipeg's mayoral race, incumbent Scott Gillingham has not made any election promises one quarter into the campaign period.
- Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race
Frisco voters rejected anti-Muslim and immigrant rhetoric in a mayoral race, leading to Vilhauer's defeat. The losing candidate had made derogatory remarks about Indians and labeled Islam as a terrorist ideology.
- Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb
Voters in Frisco, Texas, rejected an anti-Islam candidate in a mayoral race. Mark Hill, a lawyer and civic booster, won the sharply contested mayoral election.
- Spencer Pratt goes nuclear and threatens to expose 'secret recordings' of his LA mayor rivals after being booted from race
Spencer Pratt has threatened to release 'secret recordings' of his Los Angeles mayor rivals after being removed from the mayoral race. The incident involves allegations of covert audio evidence targeting political opponents.
- Nithya Raman bold-faced hypocrisy about state of LA as she comments on Spencer Pratt’s campaign
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman stated that voter frustration contributed to support for celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt in the mayoral race, as many residents are dissatisfied with the status quo.
- Pratt out, Raman in: What Los Angeles voters can now expect in the mayoral race
Spencer Pratt was eliminated from the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, with Nithya Raman securing the second slot to face Mayor Karen Bass. The article attributes Pratt's loss to the city's political landscape and his campaign's weaknesses, including his lack of progressive credentials and ineffective messaging.
- California Democrat Ro Khanna’s friend unregisters to vote amid Spencer Pratt’s stunning LA mayoral loss
Progressive congressman Ro Khanna alleged his 'close friend' unregistered to vote due to distrust in Spencer Pratt's loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
- Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
Nithya Raman advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff after defeating Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. She pledged to fight for a healthier, safer, and more joyful Los Angeles.
- Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
Nithya Raman advances to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff after defeating Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. She vowed to fight for a healthier, safer, and more joyful Los Angeles.
- Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt’s Run
Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.
- Karen Bass slams Nithya Raman over homeless encampments in LA mayoral race
Karen Bass’ campaign criticized Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race after Raman advanced to a run-off election. Bass accused Raman of not reducing homeless encampments near schools.
- Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt for 2nd place in LA mayoral race, results show
Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral race, with Raman receiving 27.12% of votes compared to Pratt's 26.69%. Karen Bass leads with 34.68% of votes and is projected to advance to the November runoff.
- Spencer Pratt, Steve Hilton lose ground to Democrats in latest California ballot batch drop
Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race narrowed, while Republican Steve Hilton fell behind Democrat Tom Steyer in the gubernatorial contest. Both candidates trail frontrunner Xavier Becerra, who saw increased support in the latest vote count.
- Update in LA mayor, California governor’s race shows results tightening — slowly
Spencer Pratt lost ground while Nithya Raman made modest gains in the Los Angeles mayoral race as another slow batch of ballots was added. The California governor’s race also showed results tightening slowly.
- Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman narrows gap with Spencer Pratt in the race for second
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is narrowing the gap with Spencer Pratt, trailing him by about six percentage points in the race for second place. The latest election update indicates Raman's continued progress in closing this gap.
- Lopez: Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war
Spencer Pratt is running second in the Los Angeles mayoral race, trailing Mayor Karen Bass and ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman. The article suggests the race could become highly contentious if Pratt maintains his lead over Raman.
- Lopez: Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war
Spencer Pratt is running second in the mayoral race, ahead of Nithya Raman, while Mayor Karen Bass leads. Pratt claims his campaign is a mission from God to save Los Angeles.
- Update in mayoral race shows moves for Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman
The mayoral race involving Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman saw no changes in their positions as new ballots were counted. All three candidates maintained their standing following the latest update.
- State Comptroller Mendoza enters mayoral race, takes shots at Mayor Johnson, Giannoulias
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor, criticizing incumbent Brandon Johnson for coddling criminals and being influenced by the Chicago Teachers Union. She highlighted her experience as a state legislator, city clerk, and comptroller to position herself as a financial and governance expert, contrasting her campaign's $1.6 million war chest with Alexi Giannoulias' $18.3 million fundraising.
- Spencer Pratt holds lead over Raman for final runoff spot in L.A. mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured enough votes to advance to the November runoff in her re-election bid. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt appears to hold second place with 30% support, leading over Raman for the final runoff spot.
- Bass leads Pratt and Raman in the battle for Los Angeles mayor, early returns show
Mayor Karen Bass is leading in the Los Angeles mayoral race against Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, according to early returns. The race is described as the most wide-open in a generation.
- Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass
Los Angeles residents surveyed by the Post did not support the incumbent in the mayoral race, despite expressing a desire for experienced leadership.
- Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'
Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton expressed confidence in a strong Republican performance in California's governor's race under the jungle-primary system. Hilton, leading against rival Chad Bianco, highlighted energized voters and endorsements from Trump and Vice President. Independent mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also sought support in Los Angeles, targeting areas receptive to change.
- What to know about California's primaries
Tuesday was Primary Day in six U.S. states, featuring key races in California, including the governor's race and Los Angeles' mayoral race. CBS News reporters Julie Watts and Fin Gómez covered the event.
- Live results: Los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking re-election against Progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) and Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt. No candidate has secured over... in the race to lead the country’s second largest city.
- Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet
Sergey Brin and other tech figures donated to Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, reflecting a broader trend of tech industry support for Republican candidates amid debates over taxes and AI policy. Donors include executives from Google, Palantir, SpaceX, and TikTok.
- The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor’s Race
Two democratic socialists, Rae Huang and Nithya Raman, are competing in Los Angeles' mayoral primary against incumbent Karen Bass and right-wing candidate Spencer Pratt. Leftists are divided over whether to prioritize pragmatic support for Raman to block Pratt or ideological alignment with Huang's bolder platform. Neither candidate has secured enough support to challenge Bass directly, with polls showing Huang below 10% and Raman potentially competing for second place.
- Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says
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.
- Los Angeles mayoral race draws attention with viral moments, surprise rise of Bass challenger Pratt
The Los Angeles mayoral race has attracted national attention due to its unconventional nature, with Mayor Karen Bass (D) facing 15 candidates, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, whose candidacy has transitioned from a novelty to a serious challenge.
- Election roundup: Early turnout sluggish in LA, Newsom mum on gubernatorial favorite
Voter turnout remains low in Los Angeles County ahead of the June 2 primary election, with less than 8% of registered voters returning mail-in ballots. Governor Gavin Newsom has not endorsed any of the 61 candidates running for California governor, echoing Jerry Brown's approach from 2018. Tensions escalate in the mayoral race as Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt exchange accusations over electioneering violations.
- Voters enraged at ‘zero progress’ on homelessness
Los Angeles voters are frustrated with the lack of progress in addressing the homelessness crisis as they approach the mayoral and gubernatorial elections.
- Spencer Pratt shocks reporter, explains how to fix homeless crisis
Spencer Pratt, an insurgent candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, is gaining traction on social media through effective advertising that critiques Mayor Karen Bass's handling of city issues. The article highlights his knowledge of specific problems facing Los Angeles, including the homeless crisis.
- Woke LA mayoral favorite who shrugs shoulders at homelessness crisis rants at rival Spencer Pratt for filming commercial revealing HER pristine home and neighborhood
A 'woke' Los Angeles mayoral candidate, who has been criticized for her lack of action on the homelessness crisis, ranted at rival Spencer Pratt for filming a commercial that showcased her pristine home and neighborhood. The incident highlights tensions between political figures and public perceptions of their personal lives versus policy priorities.