Spencer Pratt Bombshell Huge Update After Ballots Drop Overnight in LA Mayor Race
Los Angeles, California - June 7, 2026
Additional Ballots Continue to Be Counted in California Primaries as Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton Maintain Leads
Vote counting continues in California’s June 2 primary elections, with additional mail-in ballots being processed in the days following Election Day. In the Los Angeles mayoral race, independent candidate Spencer Pratt remains in a strong position based on the most recent tallies, while in the gubernatorial primary, Republican Steve Hilton continues to lead the Democratic field.
As of Wednesday morning, with approximately 60 percent of the vote counted statewide in the gubernatorial primary, Hilton has received about 28 percent. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra trails at roughly 25 percent, and progressive billionaire Tom Steyer holds third place with around 20 percent.
In the Los Angeles mayoral contest, Pratt has emerged as a leading contender alongside incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. The race has drawn significant attention due to Pratt’s campaign performance and ongoing questions about the pace of ballot processing in Los Angeles County.
Slow Counting Process Draws Scrutiny
Los Angeles County officials have reported that hundreds of thousands of ballots remain unprocessed more than four days after the election. Statewide, election administrators have indicated that final results in several races may not be known for additional weeks as mail-in ballots continue to arrive and be counted.
Prior to the election, public polling had shown Hilton and Pratt performing competitively in their respective races. As additional ballots have been processed since Election Day, some shifts in vote totals have been observed in certain contests.
California’s election procedures allow for extended periods of ballot counting after Election Day, a practice that has drawn criticism from candidates and observers who argue that results should be available more promptly. Other states that held primaries on the same day have completed or nearly completed their counts in a shorter timeframe.
Context of the Races
Pratt, a former reality television personality running as an independent, has positioned his campaign as an alternative to the current city leadership. Bass, the incumbent Democrat, did not reach the 51 percent threshold required to win outright in the primary and is expected to face Pratt in a November runoff if current trends hold.
In the gubernatorial race, Hilton has focused his campaign on policy issues and has maintained a lead in early returns despite a competitive Democratic field that includes Becerra and Steyer.
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The continued processing of ballots has prompted renewed discussion about California’s election administration, including the timeline for results and the handling of mail-in ballots. Candidates and political observers have expressed differing views on whether the current system provides sufficient transparency and efficiency.
Los Angeles County has stated that it is working to process the remaining ballots as quickly as possible while maintaining required verification procedures. Additional updates on vote totals are expected in the coming days.
