Mayoral race

Paul Vallas discusses the upcoming mayoral race on 'The Point', which airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.

A City Council committee has passed a resolution urging Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. Dr. Lisa Nee, a cardiologist, has announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor.

Chicago cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has entered the race for mayor. The mayoral race is expanding with her addition.

Janeese Lewis George has secured the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor after Kenyan McDuffie conceded, with ranked choice votes still being tallied. She is preparing for the general election and future governance, focusing on affordability and government efficiency.

Robert White won the Democratic primary for D.C.'s delegate to Congress with 63.2% of the vote, while Janeese Lewis George leads the mayoral race with 52.8% of counted votes. Brooke Pinto conceded the delegate race, and Kenyan McDuffie remains her closest competitor in the mayoral contest.

Todd Perkins, after losing the Detroit mayoral race, discusses his recent activities and major cases with Charlie Langton. The conversation focuses on current events and Perkins' post-election engagements.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman discussed her vision for the city in a KTLA interview, addressing topics including her previous endorsement of incumbent Karen Bass, a recent rise in burglaries, and the homelessness crisis. The November runoff will determine the next mayor between Raman and Bass.

Washington, D.C.'s mayoral race will determine leadership of a school system with nearly 100,000 students, as candidates Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George propose contrasting approaches to address declining enrollment, a looming budget deficit, and post-pandemic learning challenges. McDuffie supports continuity of past reforms including mayoral control and teacher accountability, while Lewis George advocates for granting education leaders more independence and revising teacher evaluation frameworks.

In Winnipeg's mayoral race, incumbent Scott Gillingham has not made any election promises one quarter into the campaign period.

Frisco voters rejected anti-Muslim and immigrant rhetoric in a mayoral race, leading to Vilhauer's defeat. The losing candidate had made derogatory remarks about Indians and labeled Islam as a terrorist ideology.

Voters in Frisco, Texas, rejected an anti-Islam candidate in a mayoral race. Mark Hill, a lawyer and civic booster, won the sharply contested mayoral election.

Spencer Pratt has threatened to release 'secret recordings' of his Los Angeles mayor rivals after being removed from the mayoral race. The incident involves allegations of covert audio evidence targeting political opponents.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman stated that voter frustration contributed to support for celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt in the mayoral race, as many residents are dissatisfied with the status quo.

Spencer Pratt was eliminated from the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, with Nithya Raman securing the second slot to face Mayor Karen Bass. The article attributes Pratt's loss to the city's political landscape and his campaign's weaknesses, including his lack of progressive credentials and ineffective messaging.

Progressive congressman Ro Khanna alleged his 'close friend' unregistered to vote due to distrust in Spencer Pratt's loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

Nithya Raman advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff after defeating Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. She pledged to fight for a healthier, safer, and more joyful Los Angeles.

Nithya Raman advances to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff after defeating Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. She vowed to fight for a healthier, safer, and more joyful Los Angeles.

Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.

Karen Bass’ campaign criticized Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race after Raman advanced to a run-off election. Bass accused Raman of not reducing homeless encampments near schools.

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral race, with Raman receiving 27.12% of votes compared to Pratt's 26.69%. Karen Bass leads with 34.68% of votes and is projected to advance to the November runoff.

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race narrowed, while Republican Steve Hilton fell behind Democrat Tom Steyer in the gubernatorial contest. Both candidates trail frontrunner Xavier Becerra, who saw increased support in the latest vote count.

Spencer Pratt lost ground while Nithya Raman made modest gains in the Los Angeles mayoral race as another slow batch of ballots was added. The California governor’s race also showed results tightening slowly.

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is narrowing the gap with Spencer Pratt, trailing him by about six percentage points in the race for second place. The latest election update indicates Raman's continued progress in closing this gap.

Spencer Pratt is running second in the Los Angeles mayoral race, trailing Mayor Karen Bass and ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman. The article suggests the race could become highly contentious if Pratt maintains his lead over Raman.

Spencer Pratt is running second in the mayoral race, ahead of Nithya Raman, while Mayor Karen Bass leads. Pratt claims his campaign is a mission from God to save Los Angeles.

The mayoral race involving Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman saw no changes in their positions as new ballots were counted. All three candidates maintained their standing following the latest update.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor, criticizing incumbent Brandon Johnson for coddling criminals and being influenced by the Chicago Teachers Union. She highlighted her experience as a state legislator, city clerk, and comptroller to position herself as a financial and governance expert, contrasting her campaign's $1.6 million war chest with Alexi Giannoulias' $18.3 million fundraising.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured enough votes to advance to the November runoff in her re-election bid. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt appears to hold second place with 30% support, leading over Raman for the final runoff spot.

Mayor Karen Bass is leading in the Los Angeles mayoral race against Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, according to early returns. The race is described as the most wide-open in a generation.

Los Angeles residents surveyed by the Post did not support the incumbent in the mayoral race, despite expressing a desire for experienced leadership.

Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton expressed confidence in a strong Republican performance in California's governor's race under the jungle-primary system. Hilton, leading against rival Chad Bianco, highlighted energized voters and endorsements from Trump and Vice President. Independent mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also sought support in Los Angeles, targeting areas receptive to change.

Tuesday was Primary Day in six U.S. states, featuring key races in California, including the governor's race and Los Angeles' mayoral race. CBS News reporters Julie Watts and Fin Gómez covered the event.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking re-election against Progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) and Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt. No candidate has secured over... in the race to lead the country’s second largest city.

Sergey Brin and other tech figures donated to Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, reflecting a broader trend of tech industry support for Republican candidates amid debates over taxes and AI policy. Donors include executives from Google, Palantir, SpaceX, and TikTok.

Two democratic socialists, Rae Huang and Nithya Raman, are competing in Los Angeles' mayoral primary against incumbent Karen Bass and right-wing candidate Spencer Pratt. Leftists are divided over whether to prioritize pragmatic support for Raman to block Pratt or ideological alignment with Huang's bolder platform. Neither candidate has secured enough support to challenge Bass directly, with polls showing Huang below 10% and Raman potentially competing for second place.

Spencer Pratt, an independent mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, is gaining traction among frustrated Democrats due to his criticism of Mayor Karen Bass's handling of wildfires, homelessness, and crime. Rep. Darrell Issa highlights Pratt's 'common-sense' approach as resonating with voters, despite the city's Democratic leanings and Bass's high-profile endorsements.

The Los Angeles mayoral race has attracted national attention due to its unconventional nature, with Mayor Karen Bass (D) facing 15 candidates, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, whose candidacy has transitioned from a novelty to a serious challenge.

Voter turnout remains low in Los Angeles County ahead of the June 2 primary election, with less than 8% of registered voters returning mail-in ballots. Governor Gavin Newsom has not endorsed any of the 61 candidates running for California governor, echoing Jerry Brown's approach from 2018. Tensions escalate in the mayoral race as Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt exchange accusations over electioneering violations.

Los Angeles voters are frustrated with the lack of progress in addressing the homelessness crisis as they approach the mayoral and gubernatorial elections.

Spencer Pratt, an insurgent candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, is gaining traction on social media through effective advertising that critiques Mayor Karen Bass's handling of city issues. The article highlights his knowledge of specific problems facing Los Angeles, including the homeless crisis.