Spencer Pratt, once a reality television star, has turned to social media after his loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race earlier this week. Pratt, who unexpectedly became a significant figure during the campaign, shared a photo of a duck in water against a sunset on X. The post, lacking any caption or explanation, marks his first public comment since the vote tally confirmed his defeat.
The race concluded with Nithya Raman declared the winner at 7:55 p.m. ET Monday, as reported by the Associated Press. Raman, a progressive member of the city council, will join incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, in the runoff election set for November.
As of 8:54 p.m. ET Tuesday, the vote count showed Bass with 34.3 percent of the votes, Raman with 29 percent, and Pratt trailing with 25.5 percent, with 98 percent of the votes counted. Newsweek reached out to Pratt’s campaign for comment on Tuesday night.
Key Points
Pratt’s loss followed a keenly observed primary, securing Raman’s spot in the runoff against Bass. Pratt had been in seeming contention as ballots were tallied, but the final counts confirmed Raman’s advance. This outcome reshapes the political landscape and sets a stage for a November contest between two well-known figures in Los Angeles.
Though his mayoral run ended in loss, Pratt’s unorthodox approach garnered media attention and sparked online discussions. He had been vocal about city governance issues, especially following last year’s devastating fires in Los Angeles County, which destroyed his home.
As of 9:42 p.m. ET, Pratt’s X post had over 335,000 views and over 1,000 replies. Newsweek examined Pratt’s social media platforms, including X, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, noting that this social media activity is his first permanent update since Raman’s victory was announced.
This story is evolving and will be updated as new details emerge.
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