Jeanie Buss is backing an surprising identify in native politics, exhibiting help for Spencer Pratt within the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race.
Based on marketing campaign filings, Buss lately contributed $1,800, the utmost allowed donation, to Pratt’s marketing campaign, signaling clear help even with no public assertion.
Whereas the quantity could appear modest given Buss’ wealth, particularly after her household agreed to promote a majority stake within the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion, it represents the best authorized contribution permitted within the race.
Pratt’s marketing campaign has gained traction financially, reportedly bringing in round $540,000 this yr – barely forward of Karen Bass and near Nithya Raman.
Nevertheless, Bass nonetheless holds a big total fundraising benefit relationship again to 2024.
Polling suggests a aggressive race, with Bass sustaining a lead however not by a large margin, whereas Pratt and Raman stay inside hanging distance.
With the June 2 major approaching, the race stays open as candidates proceed to construct momentum.
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