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Poll Indicates Tight Race Among Bass, Raman, and Pratt Ahead of L.A. Mayoral Primary

A UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows a close race in the L.A. mayoral primary, with Mayor Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22%. The poll indicates significant gains for Raman and Pratt since March, with key issues in the race including homelessness and public safety. The primary election is scheduled for June 6, 2026.

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A UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows a close race in the L.A. mayoral primary, with Mayor Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22%. The poll indicates significant gains for Raman and Pratt since March, with key issues in the race including homelessness and public safety. The primary election is scheduled for June 6, 2026.

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  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
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Poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt locked in tight race ahead of Tuesday's mayoral primary

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Poll Indicates Tight Race Among Bass, Raman, and Pratt Ahead of L.A. Mayoral Primary