Current Los Angeles Mayoral Poll (June 2, 2026)
- Karen Bass (Incumbent Mayor) — 26%
- Nithya Raman (City Councilmember) — 25%
- Spencer Pratt (Businessman/Media Personality) — 22%
- Other candidates combined — 27%
As Los Angeles voters head to the polls on June 2, 2026, the race for mayor remains highly competitive, with no candidate appearing close to securing the majority needed to avoid a November runoff. Recent polling and political analyses indicate that incumbent mayor Karen Bass is narrowly leading the field, but challengers Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt remain within striking distance.
According to late-May polling cited by multiple news outlets, Bass holds approximately 26% support among voters, followed by Raman at 25% and Pratt at 22%. With California’s municipal election system requiring a candidate to receive more than 50% of the vote to win outright, political observers widely expect the contest to advance to a runoff election in November between the top two finishers.
The election has been shaped by several major issues, including the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires, homelessness, housing affordability, public safety, and concerns about Los Angeles’ economic recovery. Bass has defended her administration’s record on reducing crime and addressing homelessness, while critics have focused on the city’s wildfire response and broader quality-of-life concerns.
Political analysts describe the race as one of the most unpredictable mayoral contests Los Angeles has seen in years. With multiple candidates drawing support from different voter groups and turnout expected to play a significant role, the final outcome remains uncertain as voting gets underway.
Editor’s Note: Polls reflect voter sentiment before Election Day and are subject to change. Official results will begin to be reported after polls close on June 2.
