Seventy-five percent of Los Angeles mayoral candidates completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey as of May 25. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. The nonpartisan primary is on June 2.
Twelve of the 16 candidates submitted survey responses, including two of three candidates leading in polling and media attention: Incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. The third candidate, Spencer Pratt, had not submitted a survey as of May 25.
In 2022, only 33% of mayoral primary candidates (four of 12) completed surveys. Unlike in 2026, neither Bass or Rick Caruso, the other leading candidate in 2022, completed surveys.
