Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-Town Cash
Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.

The mayor's office noted that Calvello's start date was Jan. 13, meaning he didn't have to declare a conflict of interest or obtain a waiver to finish his work for Platner.
Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to discuss Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s controversies during a Tuesday press gaggle. Platner has been embroiled in controversies, including […]
The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.
Establishment Democrat beats Zach Wahls in primary as party eyes success in Republican-dominated stateSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailIowa voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s heated primaries, setting up for months of fervent campaigning ahead of the November midterms in contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress.A red state that the GOP has dominated for the past decade, Democrats believe they can be competitive in three of its four House races, its Senate election, and the contest to replace Kim Reynolds, the retiring Republican governor. Continue reading...
Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for his state’s open U.S.
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
After hearing about the Los Angeles mayor’s race for months, some voters realized Tuesday that they don’t have a say in it.