LOS ANGELES — Spencer Pratt says party labels don’t matter in his bid for Los Angeles mayor. But the former reality TV personality, who has long dodged questions about his political affiliation, is a registered Republican — a liability in this heavily Democratic city.
Pratt, 42, made the surprise announcement that he’s running for mayor this year from the stage at a “They Let Us Burn” rally in Pacific Palisades — held one year after a massive wildfire leveled the community.
Pratt and his wife, fellow reality star Heidi Montag, lost their home in the blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 homes. Since the fire, Pratt has broadcasted sharp critiques over the handling of the fires to his millions of followers on social media largely attacking Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, his Democratic opponent in the 2026 race.
Pratt declined to answer questions from POLITICO after his announcement, including about his party registration.
