Spencer Pratt expressed his views on the ongoing vote count for the L.A. mayoral race, emphasizing the close margins and the remaining uncounted votes. As of the latest update, Nithya Raman surpassed Pratt, securing second place with 27.1% of the votes, while Pratt holds 26.7%.

6th Congressional District Race

In Northern California, the race for the 6th Congressional District remains intriguing. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican, who is now an independent, is running. As per recent figures, Kiley stands at 25.4%, Richard Pan at 22.8%, and Michael Stansfield at 21.2%. The final outcome is yet to be determined.

Statements from Candidates

Nithya Raman expressed gratitude for the supporters fueling her campaign, while Karen Bass’s team anticipated a contest against Raman. Additionally, Pratt has maintained optimism despite trailing in the results.

Ongoing Ballot Counting

The calculation of votes is an ongoing process, with approximately 368,000 ballots remaining countywide. Mail-in ballots postmarked by June 2 continue to be received. Political analysts express skepticism about Pratt’s ability to regain second place.

Election Fraud Allegations

President Trump has reiterated unfounded claims of election fraud in California, targeting the Los Angeles mayoral primary as evidence. Despite these assertions, the Associated Press has not confirmed the final results, and Trump’s allegations remain unbacked by concrete evidence.

“There’s no widespread voter fraud,” comments California Attorney General Rob Bonta, countering the claims made by Trump and his supporters.

California’s Gubernatorial Race

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading the gubernatorial race. The slow vote count process in California has been criticized by Hilton, while officials stress the importance of accuracy over speed.

Potential Implications

In the governor’s race, Becerra potentially becomes the first elected Latino governor of California. The ongoing vote count is crucial, with projections indicating the possibility of shifting outcomes in various contests.