Source: FOX News
Summary
Spencer Pratt’s independent bid for the Los Angeles mayoral runoff is uncertain as the vote count continues. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has already advanced to the runoff, while Pratt’s lead over Democrat City Councilmember Nithya Raman has slimmed to 1%. The slow count has drawn attention, with the Republican National Committee criticizing California’s election system. The latest ballot update gave Raman a boost, cutting Pratt’s lead by 13,178 votes. Conservatives are decrying the probability of Pratt being shut out of the runoff, with some pointing to the delayed results as evidence of potential fraud.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The vote count continues, with Pratt’s lead over Raman slimming. The Republican National Committee is tracking every hour it takes California to finish the count. Pratt posted a meme decrying the ongoing ballot count. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pointed to California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom as the reason for the delayed results. Conservatives are decrying the probability of Pratt being shut out of the runoff. The slow count has drawn heightened attention, with some pointing to the delayed results as evidence of potential fraud.
The performance of vote counting as a ritual of uncertainty.
Author: Evan Null
