AceShowbiz - Spencer Pratt is poised to move forward to the November runoff election for Los Angeles mayor, Us Weekly reports. The reality TV star and first-time candidate is currently trailing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass after no contender secured a majority in the primary election, per Us Weekly.

Yahoo adds that Karen Bass, who has led Los Angeles since 2022, will face Spencer Pratt in the runoff after failing to win over 50% of the vote. New York Post confirms that Pratt holds the second position behind Bass and is preparing to build a strong campaign team ahead of the November contest. Both outlets note that Pratt has been critical of Bass’s management of wildfires, homelessness, and crime, holding her accountable for destruction that included his own home in Pacific Palisades. Meanwhile, Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman, a progressive challenger and former Bass ally, is trailing in third place and has yet to concede the race.

Spencer Pratt gained fame as a star of the MTV reality series The Hills, which aired from 2006 to 2009. He is known for his role on the show and has earned Teen Choice Award nominations as a TV villain. Though a registered Republican, Pratt is running in a city where Democratic voters dominate and mayoral elections are officially nonpartisan. AceShowbiz has tracked his rise from reality TV personality to mayoral hopeful, highlighting his outspoken campaign and public profile.

This runoff matchup matters as it pits an incumbent mayor confronting ongoing challenges against a celebrity outsider capitalizing on voter dissatisfaction. Pratt’s candidacy underscores a broader appetite for change in Los Angeles leadership, while Bass aims to defend her record on homelessness, policing, and housing development. The coming months will reveal if Pratt’s outsider appeal can overcome entrenched political dynamics in one of America’s largest cities.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.