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MayorCANovember 3, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor

The top leader of your city or town. In charge of things like police, fire trucks, and trash pickup.

224days
·
13hours
until Election Day

Second-largest city in the US. Los Angeles holds its next regular mayoral election in 2026.

Party Breakdown
3 Democratic
1 Independent

Candidates4

Karen Bass
Karen BassDemocraticIncumbentRunning

Incumbent mayor of Los Angeles since December 2022. Former U.S. Representative (CA-37) from 2011-2022 and Speaker of the California State Assembly. Community organizer who founded Community Coalition in South LA. Focused on homelessness crisis and public safety.

Kenneth Mejia
Kenneth MejiaDemocraticRunning

Current LA City Controller elected in 2022. Certified public accountant and progressive activist. Known for viral social media posts mapping city data. Potential challenger focused on fiscal transparency and housing affordability.

Rick Caruso
Rick CarusoDemocraticRunning

Billionaire real estate developer and founder of Caruso Affiliated. Spent over $100 million on his 2022 mayoral campaign, losing to Bass. Former president of the LA Police Commission and DWP Board. Focused on reducing crime, cleaning up streets, and business-friendly governance.

Spencer Pratt
Spencer PrattIndependentRunning

Reality TV personality known for "The Hills" and "The Hills: New Beginnings." Announced 2026 mayoral run after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 LA wildfires. Running on a platform of fire preparedness, government accountability, and disaster response reform.