Heidi Montag Calls Spencer Pratt a ‘Hero’ After He Lost Mayor Race

Reality TV stardom and city hall rarely overlap, but Spencer Pratt’s run at the Los Angeles mayor’s office made that collision real — and now, even in defeat, his campaign is still making news, this time through his wife.

The Final Tally

Pratt entered primary night ahead of City Councilmember Nithya Raman, but her numbers climbed steadily as ballots were counted over several days. With most votes in, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass held roughly 35% support, while Raman pulled ahead of Pratt by a few thousand votes. By the time counting finished, Pratt landed in third place, about 3.5 points behind Raman and nearly nine points behind second overall, closing the door on his shot at the November runoff.

From Wildfire Anger to a Ballot Line

Pratt’s run began as an extension of his and Heidi Montag’s public frustration after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires. He formally entered the race in January, announcing it at the “They Let Us Burn” demonstration on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire, framing his candidacy as a referendum on the city’s disaster response rather than a conventional political career move.

A Concession With an Edge

Rather than stepping back quietly, Pratt’s exit came via a combative video aimed squarely at Bass and Raman, hinting he wasn’t done criticizing either of them. That tone tracked with the rest of his campaign, which leaned on outrage and online reach more than traditional retail politics.

Heidi Steps In

That backdrop sets up Montag’s June 15 post, in which she wrote, “I couldn’t love my husband more and be more proud of him,” framing the loss as something close to a badge of honor. Replies quickly filled with supporters joking that Pratt was the “real mayor” no matter what the certified results said — a reaction that says as much about parasocial internet politics as it does about the race itself.

The Bigger Picture

Celebrity-to-politician runs aren’t new — Arnold Schwarzenegger won the governorship, while Caitlyn Jenner’s and Kanye West’s bids fizzled — but Pratt’s campaign stood out for how completely it blurred entertainment and governance, built on podcasts, livestreams and a built-in tabloid audience rather than a ground operation.

What Comes Next

Pratt has indicated on social media that he intends to pursue further legal action tied to the city’s wildfire response, separate from the campaign itself, meaning his dispute with Bass likely outlives the election cycle. Meanwhile, the actual contest moves to November, where Bass will face Raman in the runoff Pratt won’t be part of.