Bass leads L.A. mayoral poll; Pratt and Raman contest runoff spot
A new poll shows Mayor Karen Bass maintaining her lead in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, while candidates Pratt and Raman are closely matched for the second runoff position.
First reported
By Los Angeles Times on May 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Mayor Karen Bass leads the field in a newly released Los Angeles mayoral poll.
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Pratt and Raman are effectively tied for the second runoff position, according to the poll.
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Pratt has moved into second place in at least one poll reading, per FOX 11.
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Los Angeles holds its mayoral primary in June 2026, with the top two finishers advancing if no candidate wins a majority.
How outlets are covering it
21 hr ago
Bass holds lead in new L.A. mayoral poll, with Pratt and Raman neck and neck for runoff position
“The Los Angeles Times frames the story around the competitive two-way fight for the second runoff slot, treating the Bass lead as a backdrop to the tighter contest below her.”
Read original source17 hr ago
Bass holds lead in LA mayoral race as Pratt climbs to 2nd, new poll shows
“FOX 11 emphasizes Pratt's upward movement in the polls, highlighting his climb to second place as the more newsworthy development in the race.”
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Sources covering this story
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Bass holds lead in new L.A. mayoral poll, with Pratt and Raman neck and neck for runoff position
May 13, 1:59 PM
Bass holds lead in LA mayoral race as Pratt climbs to 2nd, new poll shows
May 13, 5:44 PM
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