Real-Time Results: LA Mayoral Election 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA — Mayor Karen Bass was leading the field in the crowded contest for mayor as results continued to come in early Wednesday morning.

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 34.78% of the vote as of around 2 a.m. Wednesday, which was the last update provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office.

Former reality star Spencer Pratt was pacing second with 30.44%, followed by City Councilwoman Nithya Raman at 22.32%.

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

The next ballot-count update is expected between 4 and 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to the county registrar.

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

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.