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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, criticizing local officials over wildfire response and using social media to confirm his candidacy, which is seen as a long shot in a heavily Democratic city.
New York City is voting for its next mayor in a competitive race featuring Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is attempting a political comeback.
Austin Beutner, former LA schools superintendent and philanthropist, plans to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 LA mayoral race, criticizing her leadership on issues like crime, housing, and the Palisades fire response, potentially shaking up the city's political landscape.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suspended his reelection campaign due to financial and media challenges, leaving a race primarily between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, amidst ongoing political and legal controversies.
Wealthy New York City landlords and business leaders are mobilizing to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo's bid for mayor, aiming to prevent Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani from winning, amid a chaotic and competitive mayoral race.
In Seattle's primary election, incumbent Mayor Harrell and other moderate officials trail their progressive challengers, indicating a potential shift in city politics. Harrell is optimistic about winning in November, while challengers like Wilson and Foster see the results as a mandate for change. The election reflects ongoing tensions between moderate and progressive visions for Seattle's future.
Cody Smith, a former mayor of Uvalde, Texas, has won the mayoral race, defeating Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter was killed in a mass shooting last year. Smith's campaign focused on honoring the victims of the tragedy while moving the city forward, advocating for better communication among police agencies and community volunteerism. Mata-Rubio called for police accountability, stronger gun laws, and attention to infrastructure issues. Smith's term will last one year, with another election for a full four-year term scheduled for next year.