Fact Check: Did a ballot drop give Spencer Pratt zero votes out of 24,000 ballots?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A late-night ballot drop of 24,000 votes gave Spencer Pratt no votes in the Los Angeles mayoral race, proving election fraud.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Election officials and media reviews found the claim resulted from a temporary reporting lag. Associated Press vote totals updated at slightly different times, creating the false appearance that Pratt received no votes in that batch.


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Date: 06/08/2026


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Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check