| PACIFIC PALISADES REPUBLICAN CLUB VOTER GUIDE PRIMARY– ENDING JUNE 2, 2026 CA STATEWIDE OFFICES Governor — Steve Hilton (There are 61 candidates, read carefully!) Lt Governor — Gloria Romero Secretary of State — Don Wagner Controller — Herb Morgan Treasurer — Jennifer Hawks Attorney General — Michael Gates Insurance Commissioner — Stacy Korsgaden State Board of Equalization 3 — Carlo Basail Super Public Instruction — Sonja Shaw LEGISLATIVE OFFICES CA State Senator 24 — Kristina Irwin CA State Assembly 42 — Ted Nordblum US Congress Rep 32 — Larry Thompson CITY OF LOS ANGELES Mayor — Spencer Pratt (SEE ENDORSEMENT BELOW) City Attorney — John McKinney City Controller — No preference City Council 11 — Traci Irene Park LA Unified District 4 — Nick Melvoin CITY OF LA MUNICIPAL MEASURES Measure CB (cannabis tax) — No Measure TC (hotel tax) — No Measure TT (online hotel tax) — No COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Supervisor 3RD District — Tonia Arey Sheriff — Alex Villanueva County Assessor — Jeffrey Prang COUNTY MEASURES ER (essential svc sales tax) — NO JUDGES OF COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 002 — Robert Draper 014 — Irene Lee 039 — Binh Dang 060 — Ann Maurer 064 — Maria Ghobadi 065 — Samuel Krause 066 — Ben Forer 081 — David Walgren 087 — David De Jute 116 — Patrick Connolly 131 — Donna Tryfmann 141 — Mariela Torres 176 — Gloria Mann 181 — Ryan Dibble 196 — Candice Henry All candidates are endorsed by the Pacific Palisades Republican Club, the Los Angeles Republican Party, and/or the California Republican Party. |
| PPRC ENDORSEMENT OF SPENCER PRATT The Pacific Palisades Republican Club endorses Spencer Pratt in his campaign for Mayor. Spencer Pratt has demonstrated unwavering determination to uncover the causes behind the catastrophic fire on January 7th. He has been relentless in exposing the government failures that contributed to the extensive spread of the fire. Through his active presence on Instagram and X, Spencer has become a prominent voice for the community’s grief and outrage over the loss of homes and neighborhoods. He consistently honors the memory of the lives lost in the tragedy, keeping the victims at the forefront of his advocacy. Despite countless donations from compassionate individuals across the country, few victims saw any benefit from the charitable funds. Spencer, acting on his own initiative, reached out to federal authorities to investigate the misappropriation of these funds. He has also drawn attention to the painfully slow rebuilding efforts and has advocated against legislative bills promoting high-density housing in areas without adequate evacuation routes. The current Mayor, Karen Bass, failed the community at a critical moment. Despite several days of red flag warnings indicating severe fire risk, she left the country for Ghana without informing the Fire Chief of her absence abroad. Prior to her departure, she had placed the Deputy Mayor—responsible for emergency services—on administrative leave because of an FBI investigation related to a false alarm disrupting a City Council vote. On that horrific day, key City leadership was absent. Additionally, the Santa Ynez reservoir had been left empty for nearly a year repairs that had not been scheduled. Fire trucks were left idle in a repair lot because of budget cuts, which reduced the number of mechanics available to service the vehicles to just one. Los Angeles faces significant challenges beyond fire disasters. The homeless crisis is spiraling out of control, with firefighters expending resources to deliver Narcan to drug addicts on the streets. Horrific incidents, including the torture and consumption of animals on Skid Row, have become alarmingly frequent. Another mayoral candidate, Nithyan Raman, represents one of the city’s districts most affected by crime and homelessness. Her constituents were so dissatisfied with her performance that they initiated a recall attempt several years ago. Other candidates in the mayoral race have not gained significant traction and are unlikely to catch up at this stage. Spencer Pratt stands out for his evident love for the City of Los Angeles and his fighting spirit. Having proven himself in the demanding entertainment industry, he has shown intelligence, sincerity, and a commitment to action. He persistently advocates for justice for fire victims and is dedicated to restoring Los Angeles to the beautiful city it once was. He is running on a common-sense platform of clean streets, enforcement of laws, fire safety and financial accountability. We believe he has the potential to be not just a good Mayor, but a Great Mayor. |
