Reality Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race with Joe Rogan Endorsement

Pratt's outsider campaign focuses on wildfire response, homelessness, and government accountability

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring overlapping, fractured geometric shapes in bold colors representing the energy and momentum of Spencer Pratt's unconventional mayoral campaign.The unorthodox campaign of reality TV star Spencer Pratt has gained surprising traction in the race for Los Angeles mayor.Los Angeles Today

Former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has emerged as a surprise contender in the race for Mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a vocal critic of incumbent Karen Bass and garnering a high-profile endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Pratt, a registered Republican, launched his campaign in January 2026 on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire that destroyed his family home, framing his effort as a "mission" to expose government failures in key local issues.

Why it matters

Pratt's unconventional background as a media entrepreneur and reality star has drawn both skepticism and curiosity, but recent momentum suggests he has tapped into voter frustration with the status quo in Los Angeles. As the June 2 primary approaches, Pratt's campaign has focused on practical solutions for challenges like wildfire preparedness, homelessness, and restoring the city's film and TV industry.

The details

Polling from the UCLA Luskin School shows Pratt in a competitive position for second place in the crowded primary field, behind Bass but ahead of several other challengers, with a significant portion of voters still undecided. A major boost came in mid-April 2026 when Pratt appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where host Joe Rogan expressed strong support and stated, "Listen, man, I'm voting for you. If I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever I would vote for you." Although Rogan, who now resides in Texas, cannot vote in the election, his public endorsement provided Pratt with high-profile validation and wider national attention.

  • Pratt launched his campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles in January 2026, on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire.
  • In mid-April 2026, Pratt appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and received a public endorsement from Rogan.

The players

Spencer Pratt

A former reality television star best known for his role on MTV's The Hills, Pratt launched his campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles in January 2026 as a registered Republican in a nonpartisan race.

Karen Bass

The incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles, whose support is currently at 20% according to recent polling.

Joe Rogan

A popular podcast host who publicly endorsed Pratt's mayoral campaign, although Rogan currently resides in Texas and cannot vote in the election.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, man, I'm voting for you. If I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever I would vote for you.”

— Joe Rogan, Podcast Host

What’s next

The June 2, 2026, primary will determine which candidates advance to a potential runoff in the top-two election system.

The takeaway

Pratt's unconventional campaign has gained momentum, tapping into voter frustration with the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing national attention with his high-profile endorsement from Joe Rogan. As the primary approaches, Pratt continues to position himself as an outsider determined to address key local issues like wildfire preparedness, homelessness, and government accountability.