Los Angeles residents face a significant election this year as Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term in office. She is being challenged by a field of candidates including City Councilmember Nithya Raman, former reality television personality Spencer Pratt, community organizer Rae Huang, and tech entrepreneur Adam Miller.

Key Dates for the LA Mayoral Election

The primary election is scheduled for June 2nd. If a candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, they will win the election outright.

Runoff Election Details

Should no candidate achieve a majority vote, the two candidates with the highest vote totals will advance to a runoff election on November 3rd.

Seeking Voter Input

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