L.A. Mayor’s Race: Nithya Raman Closes in on Spencer Pratt, Who Grows Frustrated With Slow Vote Counting

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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is closing the gap on Spencer Pratt in the mayoral race, expected to overtake the Republican and former reality TV star for second place when voting results drop Sunday. Pratt, growing impatient with the slow ballot counting process, has publicly expressed frustration with the timeline. The race remains fluid as additional votes are tallied, leaving Raman positioned to challenge Pratt's standing in what has become an unconventional contest featuring a former 'The Hills' personality among the leading candidates.