Spencer Pratt is not exactly going quietly after his surprise Los Angeles mayoral run ended short of the November runoff.
The former reality TV star and Republican mayoral candidate resurfaced Thursday with a pointed question about the city’s drawn-out vote count after late mail-in ballots knocked him out of second place.
“Are they done counting yet?” Pratt wrote on X.
The comment came after Pratt lost his spot in the race to Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who will now face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November.
The June 2 election initially showed Pratt in position to advance, setting up what would have been a stunning celebrity-versus-incumbent showdown in one of America’s bluest cities.
But after a week of counting and a wave of mail-in ballots, Pratt dropped from second place to third while Raman moved ahead.
Pratt later appeared to signal that his fight was not over, posting “Saving LA – Phase III” on X as conservatives continued to hammer California’s election process.
Saving LA – Phase III pic.twitter.com/9n9wv1tonZ
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) June 12, 2026
The post added fuel to speculation that Pratt is planning a new political push or public pressure campaign after his unlikely bid exposed frustration among Angelenos tired of crime, homelessness and one-party Democratic rule.
His defeat quickly became a flashpoint on the right, where Republicans questioned how a candidate could appear headed for a runoff after Election Day only to fall behind days later as mail-in ballots continued to be counted.
Arizona Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh blasted California’s election system in a post on X.
“It’s clear, California is incapable of running free and fair elections consistent with our Constitution that guarantees a republican form of government for states,” Arizona GOP Congressman Abe Hamadeh wrote on X. “Federalize the election.”
President Donald Trump shared Hamadeh’s post on Truth Social and added his own blunt reaction.
“No way this could have happened. Rigged Election!”
Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck also weighed in as frustration grew over the slow count and Pratt’s late collapse in the standings.
Raman had trailed Pratt after polls closed but began gaining ground as later ballot drops were counted.
By the time the race was called, the progressive councilwoman had secured the second runoff spot, ending Pratt’s campaign and setting up an all-Democrat November matchup between Raman and Bass.
Pratt’s candidacy had drawn national attention because of his celebrity profile and his willingness to openly challenge Los Angeles’ liberal political machine.
His campaign tapped into anger over the city’s homelessness crisis, public safety concerns and voter distrust in a system where results can shift long after Election Day.
For Democrats, Pratt’s elimination was a relief.
For conservatives, it became another example of California’s election system inviting suspicion by taking days to produce final results in major races.
Pratt has not conceded quietly, and his “Saving LA – Phase III” post suggests he may be looking for a way to keep the pressure on even after being pushed out of the runoff.
The mayoral race may be over for him on paper, but Pratt is clearly still asking the question many of his supporters are asking too: how exactly did this happen?
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