The latest news about Spencer Pratt centers on his 2026 run for mayor of Los Angeles, a campaign sparked after he lost his home in the January 2025 Palisades Fire.[1][4]
Key recent developments (as of June 2026):
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Day Activity | On June 1, 2026, he spent election day at Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles, praying with voters in his final campaign push [9] |
| Fundraising | He raised millions in donations from former Angelenos across the U.S. who want to fix LA and move back [10] |
| Controversy | A controversy emerged in mid-May about where he lives—he claimed in ads to live in a trailer on his burned lot, but TMZ reported he stayed at the Hotel Bel-Air [5] |
| Endorsements | Got surprising support from his sister Stephanie Pratt (who previously called voting for him "stupidity"), Erika Kirk (Charlie Kirk's widow), and David Foster & Katharine McPhee [3] |
| Opposition | Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass's campaign dismissed him, saying his supporters are "A.I. cartoons" while they have "real Angelenos" [3] |
| Political Stance | Distanced himself from the Republican Party, saying he's not running for either major party [3] |
Pratt has been vocal about criticizing the city's and state's handling of the Palisades Fire and the ongoing homelessness crisis, making these central themes of his campaign.[6][1]