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Nithya Raman: progressive who bested Spencer Pratt eyes Hollywood ending

Raman shook up LA mayoral race by entering hours before the deadline and now faces one-time political ally

The Guardian - US

Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff

Progressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behind

The Guardian - US

One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low

Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.

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Spencer Pratt Overtaken By Nithya Raman In LA Mayoral Race After Shocking Late Vote Surge

Nithya Raman edges ahead of Spencer Pratt into second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, tightening the race to face Mayor Karen Bass as hundreds of thousands of ballots remain uncounted.

International Business Times UK

Why the California vote count is slow – and Trump’s fraud claims are bogus

As president and allies spread baseless conspiracy theories, here’s what you need to know about California’s vote count

The Guardian - US

Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues

Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen Bass

The Guardian - US

‘Dumbest conspiracy theory ever’: CNN data guru trashes Trump’s Spencer Pratt election rant for this key reason

CNN polling guru Harry Enten said that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass likely wanted the Republican to win anyway, since it would’ve been an easier win

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Trump's Alarming Overnight Sleep Pattern Exposed After Furious 'Rigged' Election Outburst

Donald Trump's pre-dawn Truth Social tirades about 'rigged' California elections are again raising questions over his sleep habits and his fixation on voter fraud.

International Business Times UK

PIO Nithya Raman surges into LA Mayoral runoff spot, triggering Trump fury over another 'stolen' election

TOI correspondent from Washington: Five days after polls closed in Los Angeles, Indian-American progressive Nithya Raman has staged a late surge to overtake Republican backed celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt and move into second place in the race for mayor of America’s second-largest city, setting up what increasingly looks like a…

The Times of India

'A Narrow Lead' Away of LA Star: Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt for Second, Setting Up a Fight With Bass

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. The unexpected shift adds volatility to the election as ballots continue to be counted.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Weaponises Grok to Push Baseless '0-Vote' Conspiracy as Reality Star Spencer Pratt Crashes Out of LA Race

Elon Musk has amplified a wave of unsubstantiated claims about the Los Angeles mayoral primary as Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt.

International Business Times UK

Trump and Bibi Are Fighting

Plus: L.A. mayoral race updates, stabbing at Penn, Jon Ossoff thirst, and more...

Reason

Who is Indian-origin Nithya Raman who made Donald Trump, Elon Musk jittery over LA mayor primary?

As Indian-origin Nithya Raman edged ahead and is now locked in a tight race with Republican candidate Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayor primary, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk revived their election fraud claims. In the latest update of the primary counting, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent mayor,…

The Times of India

Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as his pick Spencer Pratt faces defeat

President Donald Trump warns of ‘great trouble and consternation’ to come as he again alleges fraud to deprive Republican candidates of victory without providing evicence

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Indian-American Nithya Raman leads in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral race

Indian-American Nithya Raman is narrowly leading the race for the second spot in the Los Angeles Mayor elections scheduled for November, after a vote update on Sunday evening (local time), CNN reported.

The Guardian - US

California governor’s race: DoJ sends in federal observer over slow count

Experts warn ballot-counting could drag on in primaries for governor, LA mayor and Congress, as Trump claims ‘rigging’

Ballotpedia

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew.

International Business Times UK

LA Mayoral Run-Off: Karen Bass Moves to Run-Off, Will It Be Nithya Raman or Spencer Pratt?

Karen Bass advances to the Los Angeles mayoral run-off, facing Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman amidst criticism over wildfire response and city issues.

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Did Spencer Pratt Win? Reality Star Takes Shock Second Place In Early LA Mayor Election

Spencer Pratt, known from MTV's The Hills, is challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a tight Los Angeles mayoral primary, focusing on homelessness and wildfire recovery.

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Spencer Pratt promises 'change' amid LA mayoral bid

Spencer Pratt wants more LA residents to vote in the upcoming election.

The Independent UK

Karen Bass survives primary as Spencer Pratt charges into runoff election

Addressing her supporters, Bass expressed confidence in her path forward. "I appreciate you for standing with me when others doubted me, because you know who I am”

Ballotpedia

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew.

The Guardian - US

California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

The Guardian - US

Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff but challenger yet to be determined

Incumbent leads in primary, but with less than 50% of votes must face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman

The Independent UK

LA Mayor Karen Bass acknowledges her mistakes as she battles Spencer Pratt for second term

Her re-election bid faces opposition from both ends of the political spectrum

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