Overview
- Pratt announced his candidacy at the "They Let Us Burn" event in Pacific Palisades on the one-year mark of the wildfire that destroyed his home.
- He posted that his campaign paperwork was filed and opened a website, though city Ethics Commission confirmation of the filing was not immediately available.
- National Republican figures signaled support, including an endorsement from Richard Grenell, with additional backing reported from conservative allies.
- Mayor Karen Bass’s campaign dismissed the move as opportunistic, accusing Pratt of politicizing the disaster and self-promotion.
- The field includes Bass, Austin Beutner and Rae Huang, with a June 2, 2026 primary; Pratt and other residents have also sued the city and LADWP after a fire that killed about 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.