Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD announce over 100 burglary arrests ahead of primary

Mayor Bass and LAPD announced significant progress in addressing a surge in burglaries, aiming to improve public safety perception ahead of the June 2 primary election, which likely helped her campaign's standing.

U-Haul truck drives into crowd at Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest

Karen Bass surges to 53%23%

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of demonstrators at an anti-Iranian regime rally in Los Angeles, causing chaos and leading to the driver's arrest. Mayor Karen Bass spoke at the scene, calling for peaceful protest. This incident drew media attention and may have influenced voter sentiment on public safety and leadership.

Los Angeles mayoral debate features Bass, Pratt, and Raman

The first major debate among the top three candidates—incumbent Karen Bass, challenger Nithya Raman, and reality TV star Spencer Pratt—highlighted the competitive nature of the race and brought public safety, homelessness, and leadership into focus, influencing voter perceptions.

Karen Bass’s support surges amid final campaign push before primary

Karen Bass surges to 53%26%

In early May, Karen Bass’s market price surged significantly, reflecting renewed voter confidence or campaign momentum ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Karen Bass for re-election as LA mayor

Kamala Harris publicly endorsed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, highlighting her achievements on homelessness and public safety. This high-profile endorsement likely bolstered Bass's campaign and market position.

Mayor Bass receives endorsement from local labor unions amid fire controversy

Karen Bass jumps to 38%8%

AP reported that several labor groups publicly backed Bass in early April, temporarily stabilizing her price, which rose from 30% on Apr 2 to 38% on Apr 5 before falling again.

Los Angeles City Council delays zoning overhaul to comply with state housing law

Karen Bass plunges to 28%15%

The city council voted to delay zoning changes to buy more planning time under state law SB 79, reflecting local resistance to rapid housing density changes. This political maneuvering influenced perceptions of city leadership and indirectly affected mayoral race dynamics.

LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council endorses Karen Bass for mayor

The endorsement from the powerful LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council, representing over 160,000 skilled workers, reinforced Karen Bass's support among labor and construction sectors, strengthening her re-election campaign.

Nithya Raman announces surprise mayoral bid challenging incumbent Karen Bass

Nithya Raman entered the race just hours before the filing deadline, surprising many as she had previously endorsed Bass. Her late entry energized the progressive base and introduced a significant challenger to Bass, impacting market prices for both candidates.

Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest disrupted by U-Haul truck incident

Karen Bass drops to 48%8%

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd at an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, leading to arrests and police investigations. Mayor Karen Bass called for peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights, showing her engagement with local community issues during the campaign.

Conservative group files lawsuit challenging LA school desegregation policy

Rae Huang plunges to 5%45%

The 1776 Project lawsuit was covered by AP, casting a partisan spotlight on city policies and coinciding with a sharp drop for Rae Huang and Asaad Alnajjar, whose prices fell to near‑zero by early February.

Rick Caruso confirms he will not run for Los Angeles mayor in 2026

Rick Caruso plunges to 0%36%

Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer and 2022 mayoral runner-up, announced he would not run for mayor or governor in 2026, despite speculation and controversy surrounding Mayor Bass. This decision removed a major potential candidate from the race.

One-year anniversary of Los Angeles wildfires highlights slow recovery and criticism

Karen Bass drops to 56%9%

On the anniversary of the deadly 2025 wildfires, communities mourned losses and protested the slow pace of rebuilding. Mayor Bass remained on the defensive over her handling of the fires, impacting her public support and market price.

Death of Austin Beutner's daughter leads to his withdrawal from mayoral race

Austin Beutner plunges to 0%50%

Austin Beutner withdrew from the mayoral race following the tragic death of his 22-year-old daughter, citing the need to focus on family. This removed a prominent challenger from the field, affecting market prices for his candidacy.

Adam Miller launches campaign with tech‑entrepreneur platform

Adam Miller plunges to 5%34%

AP noted Miller’s entry as a tech entrepreneur, giving him a brief surge that aligns with his price moving from 39% to 5% by Mar 12, reflecting initial enthusiasm then rapid decline.

Nithya Raman announces late entry into mayoral race, challenging Bass

Raman’s late candidacy was reported by AP, shifting voter attention and contributing to a price drop for Bass from 63% to 56% by Dec 19 and a rise for Raman later in the window.

Spencer Pratt’s home destroyed in Palisades fire, boosting his campaign visibility

Spencer Pratt jumps to 23%5%

Pratt’s loss of his home in the wildfire was highlighted in AP coverage, raising his name recognition and coinciding with a price rise from 18% to 23% by Jan 17, 2026.

Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over wildfire response and city issues

Karen Bass drops to 53%9%

Karen Bass's market price declined from 62% to 53% amid ongoing criticism of her handling of the 2025 Palisades Fire recovery and homelessness. Reports and public dissatisfaction about slow rebuilding and city management contributed to her declining support.

Spencer Pratt launches viral campaign targeting Mayor Bass and city dysfunction

Spencer Pratt jumps to 26%8%

Spencer Pratt announced his mayoral campaign in January 2026, but his viral videos and populist messaging against homelessness and failed leadership began gaining traction in early December 2025, boosting his market price from 18% to 26%. His campaign emphasized a hardline stance on homelessness and criticized incumbent Karen Bass's wildfire response.

Mayor Karen Bass criticized for alleged interference in fire report after Palisades wildfire

Karen Bass drops to 57%6%

AP reported that Bass’s office denied allegations she pushed to soften the LAFD after‑action report on the deadly Palisades fire, sparking public backlash and a drop in her market price from 63% to 57% on Dec 11.

U-Haul truck incident at Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest draws attention

Karen Bass dips to 62%1%

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd during an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, leading to arrests and heightened media coverage. Mayor Karen Bass addressed the incident, emphasizing peaceful protest rights, which kept public focus on her leadership amid ongoing city tensions.

Karen Bass addresses Iranian protest in Los Angeles amid U-Haul truck incident

Karen Bass rises to 63%1%

Mayor Karen Bass spoke at an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles where a U-Haul truck drove into the crowd, causing chaos. Her presence and call for peaceful protest highlighted her leadership on community issues, slightly stabilizing her market position.

Los Angeles Times reports on alleged edits to fire department report amid wildfire controversy

Karen Bass drops to 65%5%

The Los Angeles Times published reports alleging that drafts of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report were edited to soften criticism of city officials, including Mayor Bass. Bass's office denied these allegations, but the controversy kept scrutiny on her wildfire response, influencing market sentiment.

Community organizer Rae Huang challenges Mayor Bass, highlighting progressive Christian candidacy

Rae Huang, a progressive Christian pastor, entered the race challenging Karen Bass from the left, bringing new dynamics to the contest and reflecting broader political and cultural debates in Los Angeles.

Karen Bass’s support surges after wildfire recovery efforts and public statements

Karen Bass jumps to 73%12%

Following public statements and efforts addressing wildfire recovery, Karen Bass’s market price rose significantly, reflecting increased confidence in her leadership despite ongoing challenges.

Spencer Pratt launches viral campaign attacking Mayor Bass over wildfire response

Asaad Alnajjar plunges to 4%45%

Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, whose home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, launched a populist campaign criticizing Karen Bass's leadership and wildfire response. His viral videos and hardline stance on homelessness gained attention, causing a sharp drop in Asaad Alnajjar's market price and affecting Bass's standing.

Los Angeles mayoral race begins amid wildfire fallout and homelessness crisis

Karen Bass drops to 55%5%

Karen Bass faced reelection challenges due to criticism over her handling of the 2025 Palisades wildfire and ongoing city issues like homelessness. New candidates including Spencer Pratt and Adam Miller entered the race, intensifying competition and impacting market perceptions of Bass's chances.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces reelection challenges amid wildfire fallout

Karen Bass drops to 55%5%

Karen Bass's reelection campaign began under pressure due to criticism of her handling of the 2025 Palisades wildfire and related city issues. This news caused a temporary dip in her market price and a sharp drop for Asaad Alnajjar, reflecting shifting voter confidence.