Politics & Government

Real-Time Results: LA Mayoral Election 2026

Thirteen candidates are challenging Mayor Karen Bass as she seeks a second term. See the latest election tallies.

Mayor Karen Bass is facing 13 challengers as she seeks a second term.
Mayor Karen Bass is facing 13 challengers as she seeks a second term. (AP Photo/Scott Strazzante)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Mayor Karen Bass was leading the field in the crowded contest for mayor as results continued to come in late Tuesday night.

The incumbent Bass is facing a challenge from 13 other candidates as she seeks a second term.

Among the most prominent challengers are progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman and reality star turned Bass critic Spencer Pratt.

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Bass jumped to an early lead after the with 36.65% of the vote as of late Tuesday night.

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Former reality star Spencer Pratt was pacing second with 29.55%, followed by City Councilwoman Nithya Raman at 20.79%.

Final results are not expected for several days as officials continue processing vote-by-mail, provisional and other outstanding ballots while reporting results periodically.

With no candidate expected to earn 50% of the vote Tuesday evening, the top two finishers will head to a November runoff.

Results below for LA Mayor's Race.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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