2026 Los Angeles mayoral election
Municipal election in California
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The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California.[1] If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026. Incumbent mayor Karen Bass announced her re-election bid in July 2024.[2]
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June 2, 2026
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Candidates
Declared
- Bryant Acosta, chief creative officer[3]
- Asaad Alnajjar, Porter Ranch neighborhood councilor and candidate for Los Angeles's 12th City Council district in 2020[4]
- Karen Bass, incumbent mayor (2022–present)[2]
- Adam Carmichael, software systems architect[5]
- Nelson Cheng, streamer and behavioral interventionist[3]
- Griselda Diaz, administrative manager[3]
- Nick Harron, writer[3]
- Rae Huang, community organizer[6]
- Tish Hyman, singer-songwriter[7]
- Andrew Kim, attorney and candidate for mayor in 2022[8][3]
- Suzy Kim, mental health professional[3]
- Juanita Lopez, political scientist[3]
- Adam Miller, former tech executive[9]
- Misael Ortega, painting contractor[3]
- Spencer Pratt, reality television personality[10]
- Nithya Raman, city councilor from the 4th district (2020–present) and assistant council president pro tempore (2025–present)[11] (previously endorsed Bass)[12]
- Andrej Selivra, enterprise technical architect[8][3]
Disqualified
- Alyxandria-Jamil Carter, artist[3][13]
- Cassandra Faye Floyd, minister[3][13]
- Joseph Garcia, gardener and advocate[8][3][13]
- Laura Garza, rail worker and perennial candidate[14][13]
- Robert Goodman, entrepreneur and financial advisor[3][13]
- Keeldar Shawn Hamilton, transportation coordinator[3][13]
- Stevie Maceo Milan, sales representative[3][13]
- Vincent Wali, musician and nurse[3][4][13]
Withdrawn
- Austin Beutner, former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District[15]
- Jeanne Moller Fontana, mental health activist[3][13]
- Franziska Von Fischer, real estate investor[8][3][13]
Declined
- Rick Caruso, founder of Caruso and runner-up for mayor in 2022[16]
- Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County supervisor (2022–present) (running for re-election)[17]
- Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles City controller (2022–present) (running for re-election)[4][18]
- Traci Park, city councilmember from the 11th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)[4][19]
- Monica Rodriguez, city councilmember from the 7th district (2017–present)[20] (running for re-election)[21]
- Maryam Zar, founder of the Palisades Recovery Coalition[22]
Debates
| Date | Host | Moderators | Location | Link | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan |
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| Key: P Participant I Invited W Withdrawn A Absent N Not invited |
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| Karen Bass | Spencer Pratt | Nithya Raman | |||||
| May 5, 2026[23] | Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association | Phil Sherman | Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center | YouTube | P | N | P |
| May 6, 2026[24] | NBC4 Telemundo 52 |
Enrique Chiabra Conan Nolan Colleen Williams |
Skirball Cultural Center | YouTube | P | P | P |
Canceled debate
A third debate was scheduled to occur on May 13, hosted by the League of Women Voters, with five candidates invited. Bass withdrew from the debate a week before, after originally committing to attending. Pratt was also invited to the debate, but declined due to a scheduling conflict. On May 11, Raman withdrew from the debate, leading to its cancellation later that day.[25]
| Planned date | Host | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant I Invited W Withdrawn A Absent N Not invited |
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| Karen Bass | Rae Huang | Adam Miller | Spencer Pratt | Nithya Raman | ||
| May 13, 2026[26] | League of Women Voters Pat Brown Institute |
W | I | I | I | W |
Endorsements
Karen Bass
- Executive branch officials
- Kamala Harris, former vice president of the United States (2021–2025)[27]
- U.S. senators
- Alex Padilla, California (2021–present)[28]
- Adam Schiff, California (2024–present)[29]
- U.S. representatives
- Nanette Barragán, CA-44 (2017–present)[30]
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 (2023–present)[30]
- Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present)[31]
- Luz Rivas, CA-29 (2025–present)[30]
- Maxine Waters, CA-43 (1991–present)[32]
- Statewide officials
- Rob Bonta, attorney general of California (2021–present)[33]
- Gavin Newsom, governor of California (2019–present)[34]
- State legislators
- Steve Bradford, former SD-35 (2016–2024)[35]
- Isaac Bryan, AD-55 (2021–present)[35]
- María Elena Durazo, SD-26 (2018–present)[30]
- Sade Elhawary, AD-57 (2024–present)[35]
- Mike Fong, AD-49 (2022–present)[35]
- Jesse Gabriel, AD-46 (2018–present)[35]
- Caroline Menjivar, SD-20 (2022–present)[30]
- Fabian Nunez, former speaker of the California State Assembly (2004–2008) from AD-46 (2002–2008)[36]
- Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, SD-28 (2022–present)[35]
- Rick Zbur, AD-51 (2022–present)[30]
- County officials
- Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 5th district (2016–present) (Republican)[37]
- Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 4th district (2018–present)[38]
- Robert Luna, sheriff of Los Angeles County (2022–present)[39]
- Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 2nd district (2020–present)[37]
- Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 1st district (2014–present) and former U.S. secretary of labor (2009–2013)[37]
- Local officials
- Bob Blumenfield, city council president pro tempore (2024–present) from the 3rd district (2013–present)[30]
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, city council president (2024–present) from the 8th district (2015–present)[35]
- Eunisses Hernandez, city councilor from the 1st district (2022–present)[40]
- Heather Hutt, city councilor from the 10th district (2022–present)[35]
- Ysabel Jurado, city councilor from the 14th district (2024–present)[40]
- John Lee, city councilor from the 12th district (2019–present) (Independent)[30]
- Tim McOsker, city councilor from the 15th district (2022–present)[38]
- Adrin Nazarian, city councilor from the 2nd district (2024–present)[35]
- Imelda Padilla, city councilor from the 6th district (2023–present)[30]
- Curren Price, city councilor from the 9th district (2013–present)[35]
Nithya Raman, city councilor from the 4th district (2020–present)[12] (entered the race in February 2026)- Hugo Soto-Martinez, city councilor from the 13th district (2022–present)[41]
- Individuals
- J.J. Abrams, filmmaker[42]
- Jasmyne Cannick, political strategist[43]
- Don Cheadle, actor[42]
- Jane Fonda, actress and climate activist[42]
- David Huerta, president of SEIU United Service Workers West[44]
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader[31]
- Samuel L. Jackson, actor[45]
- Magic Johnson, businessman and former basketball player[46]
- Jenifer Lewis, actress and singer[42]
- Angelica Salas, immigration activist[44]
- Labor unions
- AFSCME District Council 36[30]
- American Federation of Musicians Local 47[47]
- California Nurses Association[48]
- IATSE California[49]
- LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council[50]
- Los Angeles County Federation of Labor[43]
- Los Angeles Police Protective League[4]
- SEIU Local 721[51]
- Teamsters Local 399 and Joint Council 42[30]
- Organizations
- Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles[52]
- Democratic Mayors Association[53]
- EMILYs List[31]
- Hollywood Chamber of Commerce[52]
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce[54]
- Los Angeles County Young Democrats[55]
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles[31]
- Stonewall Democratic Club[56]
- Stonewall Young Democrats[30]
- Valley Industry & Commerce Association[54]
- Political parties
- Newspapers
Rae Huang
Adam Miller
Spencer Pratt
- Executive branch officials
- Richard Grenell, special presidential envoy for special missions (2025–present)[65]
- U.S. senators
- Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present)[66]
- Local officials
- Chad Bianco, sheriff-coroner of Riverside County (2019–present)[66]
- Individuals
- Adam Carolla, comedian[67]
- Kristin Cavallari, TV personality[68]
- Jonathan Cheban, reality TV personality[69]
- Olivia Culpo, model[70]
- Johnny Devenanzio, TV personality[71]
- David Foster, music producer[72]
- Kelsey Grammer, actor[73]
- Perez Hilton, media personality[70]
- Steve Hilton, former director of strategy to the prime minister of the United Kingdom (2010–2012)[65]
- Brody Jenner, reality TV personality and model[74]
- Benny Johnson, conservative commentator[66]
- Kaskade, DJ and music producer[74]
- Erika Kirk, chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA[75]
- Heather McDonald, actress, comedian and author[76]
- Katharine McPhee, actress[77][78]
- Wendy Moniz, actress[74]
- Heidi Montag, TV personality and singer (candidate's wife)[79]
- Dennis Quaid, actor[80]
- Joe Rogan, podcaster and comedian[81]
- Tom Schwartz, TV personality[70]
- Patti Stanger, matchmaker, businesswoman, and TV personality[82]
- Jax Taylor, model and actor[70]
- Nick Viall, actor[74]
- Torrie Wilson, professional wrestler[83]
- James Woods, actor[84]
- Newspapers
Nithya Raman
- Individuals
- Hannah Einbinder, actress[87]
- Michael Schur, producer and director[88]
- Labor unions
- United Auto Workers Region 6[89]
- Organizations
Declined to endorse
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 16, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Karen Bass | $3,131,432 | $3,662,659 | $1,315,572 | |
| Rae Huang | $308,427 | $319,926 | $17,617 | |
| Adam Miller | $4,276,689 | $3,176,388 | $1,295,263 | |
| Spencer Pratt | $3,257,404 | $2,394,051 | $1,422,638 | |
| Nithya Raman | $931,480 | $1,524,257 | $1,021,948 | |
| Source:[93] | ||||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Karen Bass |
Spencer Pratt |
Nithya Raman |
Adam Miller |
Rae Huang |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[94] | May 19–24, 2026 | 1,351 (LV) | ± 3% | 26% | 22% | 25% | 5% | 9% | – | 10% |
| Cygnal (R)[95] | May 15–18, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.38% | 25% | 22% | 18% | 5% | 5% | – | 25% |
| Emerson College/Inside California Politics[96] | May 9–10, 2026 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 35.0%[b] | 22.9% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 2.7%[c] | – |
| 30.2% | 22.3% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 0.1%[d] | 16.3% | ||||
| UCLA[97] | March 15–29, 2026 | 813 (LV) | 4% | 25% | 11% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 9% | 40% |
| UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[98] | March 9–15, 2026 | 840 (LV) | – | 25% | 14% | 17% | 6% | 8% | 4% | 26% |
| Emerson College/Inside California Politics[99] | March 7–9, 2026 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 5.2% | 19.5% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.0%[e] | 50.9% |
General election
Polling
Karen Bass vs. Nithya Raman
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Karen Bass |
Nithya Raman |
Neither | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[94] | May 19–24, 2026 | 1,913 (RV) | ± 3% | 28% | 32% | 25% | 15% |
Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Karen Bass |
Spencer Pratt |
Neither | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[94] | May 19–24, 2026 | 1,913 (RV) | ± 3% | 47% | 22% | 12% | 12% |
Spencer Pratt vs. Nithya Raman
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Spencer Pratt |
Nithya Raman |
Neither | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times[94] | May 19–24, 2026 | 1,913 (RV) | ± 3% | 28% | 45% | 11% | 16% |