Spencer Pratt’s early lead for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary is narrowing as late ballots continue to be counted. He still leads Nithya Raman by tens of thousands of votes, but her recent gains have shifted momentum in the race.
The slow ballot-counting process in California’s Los Angeles primary system has drawn national attention, with officials defending it as secure and thorough.
Meanwhile, political tensions are rising as figures including Donald Trump criticize the extended count, while state leaders such as Gavin Newsom push back against claims of fraud. The final outcome may take weeks as additional ballots are processed.
