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Pratt accuses Bass of 'illegally gaming the election'

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt filed a formal complaint Tuesday accusing Mayor Karen Bass of illegal electioneering near a ballot drop box during early voting, escalating the fight ahead of the June primary. The complaint, sent to the Los Angeles City Clerk’s Office, claims Bass campai...

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What happened Pratt accuses Bass of 'illegally gaming the election'.
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Left / center-leftPratt accuses Bass of 'illegally gaming the election'

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Right / center-rightSpencer Pratt Accuses Karen Bass Of Violating Election Law

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Trending PoliticsNews report · May 26, 7:01 PM

NEW: Spencer Pratt Accuses Karen Bass Of Violating Election Law

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt filed a formal complaint Tuesday accusing Mayor Karen Bass of illegal electioneering near a ballot drop box during early voting, escalating the f...

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The Hill HomeNews report · May 26, 7:10 PM

Pratt accuses Bass of 'illegally gaming the election'

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on Tuesday accused incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D) of violating city election laws by appearing near voting centers on her campaign social media a...

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TwitchyNews report · May 26, 6:00 PM

Spencer Pratt Just BUSTED Karen Bass Literally Filming Herself BREAKING THE LAW and We Are Here FOR IT

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 26, 5:50 PM

Spencer Pratt rumbles moment Karen Bass ‘breaks the law’ during bitter war for LA mayor, files complaint

According to Los Angeles election law, campaign activity is prohibited within 100 feet of a polling place, ballot drop box, or elections office.

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The Daily WireNews report · May 26, 1:11 PM

Spencer Pratt Torches Drew Carey With One Epstein Comment

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt ripped Chelsea Handler and Drew Carey on Monday for alleged Jeffrey Epstein connections in a viral post on X. “Isn’t it weird how the two comedia...

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