The Los Angeles mayoral debate, hosted by NBC and Telemundo Los Angeles, was the first debate in which the top three candidates clashed on the same stage. Wednesday’s debate, held at the Skirball Cultural Center,

Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling,

Editor’s Note: In what could be one of the most consequential elections in Los Angeles’ history, the race this year for mayor sees two former allies in an increasingly sharp bid to take over City Hall.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt took aim at his rival in the race after she griped about the former reality TV star filming a campaign ad in front of her house. His rebuke came after socialist City Councilmember Nithya Raman complained about the 30-second spot,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is hoping to hold onto her seat for the second term as the city looks to host some of the biggest events in the world, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, in the coming years.

Before entering politics, she co-founded the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition and worked extensively on homelessness issues experience that continues to shape her policy priorities. A Surprise Entry Into The Mayoral Race In a dramatic move,

In a debate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary, Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman, and reality TV star Spencer Pratt responded to questions about the devastating January 2025 wildfires and actions going forward,