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Karen Bass to advance in L.A. mayoral runoff race, NBC News projects

Jun 3, 2026Center Left

NBC News projects incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a November runoff election, with challengers Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the other spot. NBC Los Angeles’ Alex Rozier reports from Bass’ campaign headquarters where she spoke ahead of the call.

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