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California dreamin', MAGA screamin'- Trump and co see red in PIO Nithya Raman's surge in LA

In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles mayoral race took a new twist as progressive Nithya Raman eclipsed Republican Spencer Pratt during vote tallying. MAGA supporters quickly raised alarm bells, claiming irregularities in the election process, despite experts pointing to California's notoriously sluggish mail-in ballot counting.

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Spencer Pratt reacts on social media after LA voters send him back to reality

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The Independent UK

The Hills star Spencer Pratt breaks social media silence after LA mayoral defeat with cryptic post

Pratt finished third in the primary vote for LA mayor behind incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman

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How Spencer Pratt’s ‘patently absurd’ bid for Los Angeles mayor fell flat

The ex-reality TV star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, cast himself as the antidote to the city’s woes

The Guardian - US

Trump Claims LA Mayoral Election Is 'Rigged' After Spencer Pratt Plummets to 3rd Place

Donald Trump claims the LA mayoral election is 'rigged' after Spencer Pratt drops to third place. No evidence supports these allegations, and officials continue counting ballots.

International Business Times UK

How ‘The Hills’ reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed in his bid to become LA mayor

Pratt's campaign, endorsed by President Donald Trump, was a blend of celebrity appeal – amplified by AI-generated videos – and a raw expression of public frustration

The Independent UK

Nithya Raman: Who is the India-born council member challenging Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor?

Nithya Raman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff. The contest features two Democrats. Voters are focused on homelessness and housing affordability. Raman's candidacy signals a potential shift leftward. She previously endorsed Bass but launched her own campaign. Her policy stances on homelessness and policing…

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Los Angeles Mayor Election Results: Who is Nithya Raman? Left-win candidate defeats Donald Trump-backed Republican candidate

Nithya Raman will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Karen Bass.

The Economic Times

Inside Nithya Raman's Campaign That Knocked Trump-Backed Spencer Pratt Out of the Los Angeles Mayor's Race

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman pulled off one of the biggest surprises of California's 2026 election cycle, overtaking reality television star Spencer Pratt and advancing to the November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass despite trailing on election night and facing attacks from conservatives, including President Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Republican-led House narrowly passes Trump’s $70bn bill to fund DHS and ICE – as it happened

Bill gives $70bn to the DHS over the next three years, ensuring agencies carrying out Trump’s mass deportation agenda are funded; measure now goes to Trump’s desk

The Guardian - US

Left-winger beats Trump-backed Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff

Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pratt out of the race, US media projected.

France 24

Blow to Trump as his LA mayor pick and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race

Ex-reality TV star beaten into third place by leftist city council member Nithya Raman, according to latest projections

The Independent UK

Nithya Raman: progressive who bested Spencer Pratt eyes Hollywood ending

Raman shook up LA mayoral race by entering hours before the deadline and now faces one-time political ally

The Guardian - US

Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff

Progressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behind

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The Conversation

One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low

Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.

International Business Times UK

Spencer Pratt Overtaken By Nithya Raman In LA Mayoral Race After Shocking Late Vote Surge

Nithya Raman edges ahead of Spencer Pratt into second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, tightening the race to face Mayor Karen Bass as hundreds of thousands of ballots remain uncounted.

The Guardian - US

Why the California vote count is slow – and Trump’s fraud claims are bogus

As president and allies spread baseless conspiracy theories, here’s what you need to know about California’s vote count

The Guardian - US

Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues

Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen Bass

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The Independent UK

‘Dumbest conspiracy theory ever’: CNN data guru trashes Trump’s Spencer Pratt election rant for this key reason

CNN polling guru Harry Enten said that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass likely wanted the Republican to win anyway, since it would’ve been an easier win

The Times of India

PIO Nithya Raman surges into LA Mayoral runoff spot, triggering Trump fury over another 'stolen' election

TOI correspondent from Washington: Five days after polls closed in Los Angeles, Indian-American progressive Nithya Raman has staged a late surge to overtake Republican backed celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt and move into second place in the race for mayor of America’s second-largest city, setting up what increasingly looks like a…

International Business Times UK

'A Narrow Lead' Away of LA Star: Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt for Second, Setting Up a Fight With Bass

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. The unexpected shift adds volatility to the election as ballots continue to be counted.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Weaponises Grok to Push Baseless '0-Vote' Conspiracy as Reality Star Spencer Pratt Crashes Out of LA Race

Elon Musk has amplified a wave of unsubstantiated claims about the Los Angeles mayoral primary as Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt.

Reason

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The Times of India

Who is Indian-origin Nithya Raman who made Donald Trump, Elon Musk jittery over LA mayor primary?

As Indian-origin Nithya Raman edged ahead and is now locked in a tight race with Republican candidate Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayor primary, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk revived their election fraud claims. In the latest update of the primary counting, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent mayor,…

The Independent UK

Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as his pick Spencer Pratt faces defeat

President Donald Trump warns of ‘great trouble and consternation’ to come as he again alleges fraud to deprive Republican candidates of victory without providing evicence

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