Spencer Pratt campaign donations explode as reality star nearly catches Mayor Karen Bass’s total

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“Pratt raised roughly $2.7 million between April 19 and May 15”

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The claim states Pratt raised roughly $2.7 million. However, multiple web search results (AOL, Newsweek) explicitly state he has raised over $500,000 or specifically $539,616.85, which directly contradicts the $2.7 million figure.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heidi Blair Pratt (née Montag; born September 15, 1986) is an American reality television personality and singer. In 2006, Montag came to prominence after being cast in the MTV reality television seri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Montag

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality and candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie Lynn Pratt (born April 11, 1986) is an American television personality. In 2007, she came to prominence after being cast in a supporting role on the reality television series The Hills. In 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Pratt

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“Mayor Karen Bass raised approximately $2.8 million since entering the race in 2024”

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While evidence confirms Karen Bass is the mayor and is running for re-election in 2026, none of the provided sources mention a fundraising total of $2.8 million for a 2024 race (she was elected in 2022).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. A top-two primary was held on June 7, 2022. Candidates could win the election outrigh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on No…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karen Ruth Bass (; born October 3, 1953) is an American politician who has served as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Bass previously served in the U.S. Hous…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Bass

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“Earlier campaign filings showed Pratt had raised roughly $540,000 since Jan. 1”

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The claim states Pratt raised $540,000 since Jan 1. While the AOL source mentions $539,616.85, this is the total raised since January, not a figure from an 'earlier filing' preceding a later $2.7 million surge (which was already proven false in claim 0).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heidi Blair Pratt (née Montag; born September 15, 1986) is an American reality television personality and singer. In 2006, Montag came to prominence after being cast in the MTV reality television seri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Montag

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality and candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie Lynn Pratt (born April 11, 1986) is an American television personality. In 2007, she came to prominence after being cast in a supporting role on the reality television series The Hills. In 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Pratt

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“Pratt’s campaign reported 8,490 contributions during the latest reporting period”

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None of the provided evidence sources mention the specific number of contributions (8,490) for Spencer Pratt's campaign.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on No…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality and candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie Lynn Pratt (born April 11, 1986) is an American television personality. In 2007, she came to prominence after being cast in a supporting role on the reality television series The Hills. In 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Pratt

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“328 donors who gave the maximum $1,800 allowed under city rules”

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The provided evidence does not mention the specific number of donors (328) or the specific city contribution limit of $1,800.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019–20 Los Angeles Lakers season was the franchise's 72nd season, its 71st season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 60th in Los Angeles. The Lakers were coached by Frank Vogel…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, and the largest in California, with a metropolitan area population of over 12 million. Los Angeles has the largest skyline in California an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Think About Me" is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in the US in March 1980. The song was composed by Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Christine McVie. "Think About Me" was sligh…
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“Those maximum donations alone totaled nearly $590,000”

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No evidence was provided regarding the total amount of maximum donations totaling $590,000.

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web search NEUTRAL — Maxim (stylized in all caps) is an international men's magazine, devised and launched in the United Kingdom in 1995, but based in New York City since 1997. [3] . It is known for its photography of act…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_(magazine)

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · The meaning of MAXIMUM is the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximum

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web search NEUTRAL — The comprehensive definition of maximum. Includes pronunciation, synonyms, etymology, and usage examples to help you master this word.
https://www.dictionary.net/dictionary/maximum

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“the Palisades fire that destroyed his family’s home”

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Multiple independent sources (NY Post, and three separate web search results) confirm that a fire in the Palisades destroyed Spencer Pratt's family home.

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web search NEUTRAL — Palisades Fire: Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's Los Angeles House Burns Down. During the Palisades fire in Los Angeles Jan. 7, The Hills alums Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sadly had their home burn…
https://www.eonline.com/news/1411958/palisades-fire-spencer-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer Pratt is seen watching wildfire as it approaches his family home in the Palisades.Pratt, 41, was seen recording the horrific experience as firefighters battled the blaze. The MTV star later sh…
https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/entertainment/heidi-montag-red…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer’s sister Stephanie Pratt said strong winds meant “there was nothing” that could be done.A fire official told KTLA that several people were injured in the Palisades Fire, some with burns to fac…
https://7news.com.au/news/world/heidi-montag-and-spencer-pra…

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“Raman reported roughly $931,000 raised”

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While evidence confirms Nithya Raman is running for mayor, none of the provided sources mention her raising $931,000.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Raman, Eunisses Hernández and Hugo Soto-Martínez.
https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-30/rama…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya V. Raman is an American urban planner, activist, and politician serving as the Los Angeles city councilmember for the 4th district since 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithya_Raman

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman enters mayoral race.Councilmember Nithya Raman announces run for LA mayor, joins crowded field hours before filing deadline.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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“more than $1.5 million in total receipts [for Raman]”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Raman's total receipts.

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“more than $1 million cash on hand [for Raman]”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Raman's cash on hand.

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“Pratt has roughly $1.42 million cash on hand”

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“Bass at about $1.32 million [cash on hand]”

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“Raman at roughly $1.02 million [cash on hand]”

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“the June 2 primary”

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“If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a Nov. 3 runoff election”

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