Spencer Pratt Los Angeles Mayor Run 2026: Reality Star Faces Backlash from Mayor Bass

From a reality TV villain to a potential City Hall occupant? Spencer Pratt, the breakout star of 'The Hills', has officially entered the race for Mayor of Los Angeles, sparking an immediate and fiery response from the incumbent administration.

The Spencer Pratt Los Angeles Mayor Run 2026 Announcement

Pratt launched his campaign on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the 'They Let Us Burn' event in Pacific Palisades. The location was symbolic; Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in last year's devastating Palisades fire, which claimed 12 lives and destroyed over 6,000 structures in January 2025. Since then, Pratt has been a relentless critic of Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom.

Publicity Stunt or Genuine Mission?

Mayor Karen Bass's campaign strategist, Douglas Herman, didn't hold back. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, he dismissed the bid as a publicity stunt timed for Pratt's upcoming book release on January 27. Herman accused Pratt of using "misinformation and disinformation" to pump up his social media following, citing Pratt's history of staging fake events for ratings.

Pratt, however, told the crowd that this is a "mission" to expose the "dark corners" of L.A. politics. His campaign website now lists him as "Karen Bass' worst nightmare." The city's primary is set for June 2, with a potential runoff on November 3.