Source: Fox News
Summary
Los Angeles mayoral candidates debated whether noncitizens should be allowed to vote in local elections. Democrat Mayor Karen Bass and Republican challenger Spencer Pratt had differing opinions, with Bass saying “it depends” and Pratt responding with a flat “no.” The issue has been renewed by a Los Angeles city councilmember who is pushing to put the question on the November ballot. Some U.S. cities, including a few in California, allow limited forms of noncitizen voting in local races.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The debate exposed a sharp divide among candidates. Mayor Karen Bass declined to give a yes-or-no answer, while Spencer Pratt responded flatly. Bass explained that the term “noncitizens” can include legal residents. Councilwoman Nithya Raman also avoided a direct answer. Pratt reiterated his position with a one-word answer: “No.” The exchange comes as a city councilmember is pushing to put the question on the November ballot.
The familiar dance of evasive answers and direct responses played out on stage.
Author: Evan Null
