Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has accused incumbent Mayor Karen Bass of violating city election laws. Pratt filed a formal complaint alleging that Bass violated election laws by allegedly campaigning near a ballot drop box during early voting.
The LA race for mayor heats up as Spencer Pratt accuses Karen Bass of campaigning too close to ballot boxes
In an X post on May 26, Spencer Pratt wrote, “Karen Bass just violated election law here. She is so accustomed to breaking the law with no accountability that she even filmed herself doing it. Well, those days are over. We just filed a formal complaint for illegally gaming the election. We must protect our democracy.”
He added, “Electioneering within 100 feet of a ballot box is AGAINST THE LAW. Soliciting votes at a ballot box is AGAINST THE LAW. These clear violations show a reckless disregard for the rule of law and our democratic process. Someone in a position of power should be especially respectful of our democratic laws, but this is just emblematic of Karen’s mafia-like regime. It’s ‘rules for thee, but not for me.'”
The video shows Bass’ supporters next to a ballot box chanting “four more years.” Pratt also attached a screenshot of the complaint letter that was sent to the Los Angeles City Clerk’s Office on May 26. Under California election law, the following activities are prohibited within 100 feet of a polling place, ballot drop box, curbside voting area, or near voters in line.
However, Bass was quick to take a jab at the mayoral candidate. She responded by tweeting, “Spencer is just mad that his supporters are AI cartoons and we have real Angelenos. We follow the rules.”
The Los Angeles mayoral primary election will take place on June 2, 2026.
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Originally reported by Meenakshi Sengupta for Reality Tea.
