Fact Check: Were tens of thousands of Spencer Pratt mail ballots rejected in the Los Angeles mayoral primary?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Tens of thousands of mail-in ballots cast for Spencer Pratt were rejected because of signature irregularities.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Los Angeles County election officials reported that approximately 12,700 mail ballots countywide required additional signature verification. There is no evidence those ballots were cast for Spencer Pratt, nor would that number have been sufficient to alter the election outcome.


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Date: 06/16/2026


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Last Updated on June 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check