Spencer Pratt Shares What Most People Don’t Know About Him in His L.A. Mayor Campaign: Why He Feels He’s in the Clear
Spencer Pratt on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Spencer Pratt officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles on January 7, 2026, coinciding with the anniversary of the devastating Palisades fire. The following day, he confirmed his status as a registered Republican but clarified that he would not be changing his party affiliation for the election.
“I’ve been in the public eye most of my life and there isn’t any dirt you can find on me that hasn’t already been aired,” Pratt stated in a post on X on January 8. “Seems like the only thing people don’t know is my voter registration, so here go: I registered Republican in 2020 and never changed it.”
Pratt emphasized that he will not modify his political identity merely to fit a narrative. “This is a non-partisan race – there will be no D or R next to my name,” he explained. “As Mayor, I will not serve either party. I will work with anyone who wants to help the City. No labels necessary.”
He made his announcement at the “They Let Us Burn!” protest, where he called attention to systemic issues in Los Angeles governance. “The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” he asserted. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash.”
“This isn’t just a campaign. This is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system,” he continued, expressing frustration over what he termed “business as usual” in local politics.
Later that day, Pratt confirmed his candidacy through an Instagram post, displaying his completed campaign paperwork with the caption, “Yes, it’s official. Papers are filed and the campaign is open.”
Spencer Pratt in Pacific Palisades, Calif. on January 7, 2026.
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This marks Pratt’s second involvement in political matters; in September 2025, he visited Capitol Hill to raise awareness on the congressional investigation regarding the Palisades fire. “I feel like this is going to be so powerful for all of the United States because there shouldn’t be disasters that are preventable,” he stated at the time.
