Spencer Pratt Flips Script, Ditches Party Labels for LA Mayor Bid

Here’s a plot twist nobody saw coming: Spencer Pratt, the reality TV personality who spent years embracing the Republican Party, is now running for Los Angeles mayor with zero party affiliation. And he’s making a point of it.

Over the weekend, Pratt posted his ballot paperwork on X to clarify exactly where he stands—or rather, where he doesn’t stand. No“D”for Democrat. No“R”for Republican. His name appeared clean, unaffiliated, and ready to represent what he calls all Angelenos, regardless of party loyalty. His message was simple: he’s not a politician, he hates politicians, and he’s just a concerned LA resident who wants better from his local government.

The timing of this move is interesting, especially considering what he said just days earlier. When explaining his Republican alignment to Elex Michaelson, Pratt traced it back to his reality show days—a time when he and his wife Heidi Montag faced serious threats. Law enforcement advised them to arm themselves for protection, which led him toward the GOP’s gun-friendly stance when Democrats seemed too restrictive on the issue. It’s a reasoning born from real fear, not ideology.

But here’s where it gets complicated. President Donald Trump threw his support behind Pratt’s mayoral campaign, and so did Erika Kirk. Instead of embracing the endorsements, Pratt kept his distance, essentially saying everyone wants LA to succeed because it’s the most important city in the country. It’s a masterclass in accepting support without owning the label.

The irony? This isn’t actually the bold move it might seem. All LA mayoral candidates run without party affiliation on the ballot, even longtime Democratic politicians like Karen Bass, who served in Congress for over a decade. Pratt’s clarity about his personal Republican leanings while distancing his campaign from party politics is actually smart positioning—he gets to keep his core identity while widening his appeal. Whether voters buy it is another story entirely.