Spencer Pratt posted a three‑minute video Friday asserting his campaign to “save” Los Angeles mayor is ending, after finishing third in the primary with roughly 25% of the vote. The Republican reality‑star’s concession comes as Democrats Karen Bass and Nithya Raman advance to a November runoff. Trump’s repeated fraud claims found no echo in Pratt’s remarks.

California’s mail‑ballot backlog delayed final tallies, allowing Pratt’s night‑night second‑place showing to slip to third once all votes were counted. He denied any fraud, saying he now faces no campaign‑law restrictions and vowed to keep attacking Bass and Raman, even hinting at a leaked recording that could force a resignation. Neither candidate offered a response.

Raman’s campaign framed Pratt’s supporters as frustrated voters seeking change, positioning herself as the progressive alternative to Bass, who is portrayed as the establishment’s guardian. With Pratt’s base split between a left‑leaning challenger and a centrist incumbent, the runoff could reshape donor allocations and advertising spend in a market where municipal contracts often follow political outcomes.

Local business groups are watching the race closely, fearing that prolonged legal battles or policy uncertainty could delay infrastructure projects worth billions. Pratt’s claim of a “corrupt machine” underscores voter discontent, but his exit removes a polarizing figure, leaving Bass and Raman to vie for the city’s $10 billion annual budget and associated private‑sector contracts.