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2026 Los Angeles mayoral election
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Incumbent mayor

Karen Bass


The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California.[1] If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026. Incumbent mayor Karen Bass announced her re-election bid in July 2024.[2]

Candidates

Declared

  • Bryant Acosta, chief creative officer[3]
  • Asaad Alnajjar, Porter Ranch neighborhood councilor and candidate for Los Angeles's 12th City Council district in 2020[4]
  • Karen Bass, incumbent mayor (2022–present)[2]
  • Adam Carmichael, software systems architect[5]
  • Nelson Cheng, streamer and behavioral interventionist[3]
  • Griselda Diaz, administrative manager[3]
  • Nick Harron, writer[3]
  • Rae Huang, community organizer[6]
  • Tish Hyman, singer-songwriter[7]
  • Andrew Kim, attorney and candidate for mayor in 2022[8][3]
  • Suzy Kim, mental health professional[3]
  • Juanita Lopez, political scientist[3]
  • Adam Miller, former tech executive[9]
  • Misael Ortega, painting contractor[3]
  • Spencer Pratt, reality television personality[10]
  • Nithya Raman, city councilor from the 4th district (2020–present) and assistant council president pro tempore (2025–present)[11] (previously endorsed Bass)[12]
  • Andrej Selivra, enterprise technical architect[8][3]

Disqualified

  • Alyxandria-Jamil Carter, artist[3][13]
  • Cassandra Faye Floyd, minister[3][13]
  • Joseph Garcia, gardener and advocate[8][3][13]
  • Laura Garza, rail worker and perennial candidate[14][13]
  • Robert Goodman, entrepreneur and financial advisor[3][13]
  • Keeldar Shawn Hamilton, transportation coordinator[3][13]
  • Stevie Maceo Milan, sales representative[3][13]
  • Vincent Wali, musician and nurse[3][4][13]

Withdrawn

  • Austin Beutner, former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District[15]
  • Jeanne Moller Fontana, mental health activist[3][13]
  • Franziska Von Fischer, real estate investor[8][3][13]

Declined

  • Rick Caruso, founder of Caruso and runner-up for mayor in 2022[16]
  • Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County supervisor (2022–present) (running for re-election)[17]
  • Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles City controller (2022–present) (running for re-election)[4][18]
  • Traci Park, city councilmember from the 11th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)[4][19]
  • Monica Rodriguez, city councilmember from the 7th district (2017–present)[20] (running for re-election)[21]
  • Maryam Zar, founder of the Palisades Recovery Coalition[22]

Debates

2026 Los Angeles mayoral election debates
Date Host Moderators Location Link Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Key:  P  Participant   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
 A  Absent   N  Not invited 
Karen Bass Spencer Pratt Nithya Raman
May 5, 2026[23] Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association Phil Sherman Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center YouTube P N P
May 6, 2026[24] NBC4
Telemundo 52		 Enrique Chiabra
Conan Nolan
Colleen Williams		 Skirball Cultural Center YouTube P P P

Canceled debate

A third debate was scheduled to occur on May 13, hosted by the League of Women Voters, with five candidates invited. Bass withdrew from the debate a week before, after originally committing to attending. Pratt was also invited to the debate, but declined due to a scheduling conflict. On May 11, Raman withdrew from the debate, leading to its cancellation later that day.[25]

Cancelled 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election debate
Planned date Host Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Key:  P  Participant   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
 A  Absent   N  Not invited 
Karen Bass Rae Huang Adam Miller Spencer Pratt Nithya Raman
May 13, 2026[26] League of Women Voters
Pat Brown Institute		 W I I I W

Endorsements

Karen Bass
Executive branch officials
  • Kamala Harris, former vice president of the United States (2021–2025)[27]
U.S. senators
  • Alex Padilla, California (2021–present)[28]
  • Adam Schiff, California (2024–present)[29]
U.S. representatives
  • Nanette Barragán, CA-44 (2017–present)[30]
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 (2023–present)[30]
  • Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present)[31]
  • Luz Rivas, CA-29 (2025–present)[30]
  • Maxine Waters, CA-43 (1991–present)[32]
Statewide officials
  • Rob Bonta, attorney general of California (2021–present)[33]
  • Gavin Newsom, governor of California (2019–present)[34]
State legislators
  • Steve Bradford, former SD-35 (2016–2024)[35]
  • Isaac Bryan, AD-55 (2021–present)[35]
  • María Elena Durazo, SD-26 (2018–present)[30]
  • Sade Elhawary, AD-57 (2024–present)[35]
  • Mike Fong, AD-49 (2022–present)[35]
  • Jesse Gabriel, AD-46 (2018–present)[35]
  • Caroline Menjivar, SD-20 (2022–present)[30]
  • Fabian Nunez, former speaker of the California State Assembly (2004–2008) from AD-46 (2002–2008)[36]
  • Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, SD-28 (2022–present)[35]
  • Rick Zbur, AD-51 (2022–present)[30]
County officials
  • Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 5th district (2016–present) (Republican)[37]
  • Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 4th district (2018–present)[38]
  • Robert Luna, sheriff of Los Angeles County (2022–present)[39]
  • Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 2nd district (2020–present)[37]
  • Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 1st district (2014–present) and former U.S. secretary of labor (2009–2013)[37]
Local officials
  • Bob Blumenfield, city council president pro tempore (2024–present) from the 3rd district (2013–present)[30]
  • Marqueece Harris-Dawson, city council president (2024–present) from the 8th district (2015–present)[35]
  • Eunisses Hernandez, city councilor from the 1st district (2022–present)[40]
  • Heather Hutt, city councilor from the 10th district (2022–present)[35]
  • Ysabel Jurado, city councilor from the 14th district (2024–present)[40]
  • John Lee, city councilor from the 12th district (2019–present) (Independent)[30]
  • Tim McOsker, city councilor from the 15th district (2022–present)[38]
  • Adrin Nazarian, city councilor from the 2nd district (2024–present)[35]
  • Imelda Padilla, city councilor from the 6th district (2023–present)[30]
  • Curren Price, city councilor from the 9th district (2013–present)[35]
  • Nithya Raman, city councilor from the 4th district (2020–present)[12] (entered the race in February 2026)
  • Hugo Soto-Martinez, city councilor from the 13th district (2022–present)[41]
Individuals
  • J.J. Abrams, filmmaker[42]
  • Jasmyne Cannick, political strategist[43]
  • Don Cheadle, actor[42]
  • Jane Fonda, actress and climate activist[42]
  • David Huerta, president of SEIU United Service Workers West[44]
  • Dolores Huerta, labor leader[31]
  • Samuel L. Jackson, actor[45]
  • Magic Johnson, businessman and former basketball player[46]
  • Jenifer Lewis, actress and singer[42]
  • Angelica Salas, immigration activist[44]
Labor unions
  • AFSCME District Council 36[30]
  • American Federation of Musicians Local 47[47]
  • California Nurses Association[48]
  • IATSE California[49]
  • LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council[50]
  • Los Angeles County Federation of Labor[43]
  • Los Angeles Police Protective League[4]
  • SEIU Local 721[51]
  • Teamsters Local 399 and Joint Council 42[30]
Organizations
  • Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles[52]
  • Democratic Mayors Association[53]
  • EMILYs List[31]
  • Hollywood Chamber of Commerce[52]
  • Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce[54]
  • Los Angeles County Young Democrats[55]
  • Planned Parenthood Los Angeles[31]
  • Stonewall Democratic Club[56]
  • Stonewall Young Democrats[30]
  • Valley Industry & Commerce Association[54]
Political parties
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party[57]
Newspapers
  • La Opinión[58]
  • Los Angeles Sentinel[59]
Rae Huang
Local officials
  • Konstantine Anthony, Burbank city councilor (2020–present)[60]
Labor unions
  • United Videogame Workers-CWA[61]
Adam Miller
Newspapers and media
  • Beverly Press[62]
  • Los Angeles Daily News[63]
  • Park La Brea News[62]
  • Southern California News Group[64]
  • The Orange County Register[64]
Spencer Pratt
Executive branch officials
  • Richard Grenell, special presidential envoy for special missions (2025–present)[65]
U.S. senators
  • Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present)[66]
Local officials
  • Chad Bianco, sheriff-coroner of Riverside County (2019–present)[66]
Individuals
  • Adam Carolla, comedian[67]
  • Kristin Cavallari, TV personality[68]
  • Jonathan Cheban, reality TV personality[69]
  • Olivia Culpo, model[70]
  • Johnny Devenanzio, TV personality[71]
  • David Foster, music producer[72]
  • Kelsey Grammer, actor[73]
  • Perez Hilton, media personality[70]
  • Steve Hilton, former director of strategy to the prime minister of the United Kingdom (2010–2012)[65]
  • Brody Jenner, reality TV personality and model[74]
  • Benny Johnson, conservative commentator[66]
  • Kaskade, DJ and music producer[74]
  • Erika Kirk, chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA[75]
  • Heather McDonald, actress, comedian and author[76]
  • Wendy Moniz, actress[74]
  • Heidi Montag, TV personality and singer (candidate's wife)[77]
  • Dennis Quaid, actor[78]
  • Joe Rogan, podcaster and comedian[79]
  • Tom Schwartz, TV personality[70]
  • Patti Stanger, matchmaker, businesswoman, and TV personality[80]
  • Jax Taylor, model and actor[70]
  • Nick Viall, actor[74]
  • Torrie Wilson, professional wrestler[81]
  • James Woods, actor[82]
Newspapers
  • California Post[83]
  • The Santa Clarita Valley Signal[84]
Nithya Raman
Individuals
  • Hannah Einbinder, actress[85]
  • Michael Schur, producer and director[86]
Labor unions
  • United Auto Workers Region 6[87]
Organizations
  • Abundant Housing LA[88]
  • New American Leaders Action Fund[89]
Declined to endorse
Organizations
  • Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles[90]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of May 16, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Karen Bass $3,131,432 $3,662,659 $1,315,572
Rae Huang $308,427 $319,926 $17,617
Adam Miller $4,276,689 $3,176,388 $1,295,263
Spencer Pratt $3,257,404 $2,394,051 $1,422,638
Nithya Raman $931,480 $1,524,257 $1,021,948
Source:[91]

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Karen
Bass		 Spencer
Pratt		 Nithya
Raman		 Adam
Miller		 Rae
Huang		 Other Undecided
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[92] May 19–24, 2026 1,351 (LV) ± 3% 26% 22% 25% 5% 9% – 10%
Cygnal (R)[93] May 15–18, 2026 500 (LV) ± 4.38% 25% 22% 18% 5% 5% – 25%
Emerson College/Inside California Politics[94] May 9–10, 2026 1,000 (LV) ± 3.0% 35.0%[b] 22.9% 23.3% 11.7% 4.5% 2.7%[c] –
30.2% 22.3% 19.4% 7.3% 4.3% 0.1%[d] 16.3%
UCLA[95] March 15–29, 2026 813 (LV) 4% 25% 11% 9% 3% 3% 9% 40%
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[96] March 9–15, 2026 840 (LV) – 25% 14% 17% 6% 8% 4% 26%
Emerson College/Inside California Politics[97] March 7–9, 2026 1,000 (RV) ± 5.2% 19.5% 10.2% 9.3% 4.2% 2.9% 3.0%[e] 50.9%

General election

Polling

Karen Bass vs. Nithya Raman

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Karen
Bass		 Nithya
Raman		 Neither Undecided
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[92] May 19–24, 2026 1,913 (RV) ± 3% 28% 32% 25% 15%

Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Karen
Bass		 Spencer
Pratt		 Neither Undecided
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[92] May 19–24, 2026 1,913 (RV) ± 3% 47% 22% 12% 12%

Spencer Pratt vs. Nithya Raman

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 Spencer
Pratt		 Nithya
Raman		 Neither Undecided
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[92] May 19–24, 2026 1,913 (RV) ± 3% 28% 45% 11% 16%

See also

  • 2026 Los Angeles elections
  • 2026 Los Angeles County elections
    • 2026 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors election
  • 2026 California elections
    • 2026 California gubernatorial election
  • 2026 United States local elections

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ With voters who lean towards a given candidate
  3. ^ "Someone else" with 2.7%
  4. ^ "Someone else" with 0.1%
  5. ^ "Someone else" with 3.0%

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