Los-Angeles Mayoral Primary Election — Candidate Comparison

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Councilmember Nithya Raman is a fearless champion for the people of Los Angeles. She has focused her years in public service on creating an affordable, livable city and holding our City government accountable to deliver change. As a working mom, she saw people struggling on our streets and decided to do something about it. She co-founded the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition and began organizing her neighbors to provide direct help. But as the crisis grew, she realized volunteer efforts alone would never match the scale of the problem. So she stepped up to lead. In 2020, Nithya ran for City Council as a complete outsider – no political machine, no insider backing. What followed was a grassroots movement: 2,000 volunteers knocked on over 80,000 doors...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Asaad Alnajjar for Mayor of Los Angeles 2026 Experienced. Trusted. Committed to a Stronger Los Angeles. Asaad Alnajjar is a seasoned civil structural engineer with over 35 years of public service to the City of Los Angeles. He is now stepping up to serve as your next mayor in 2026. His campaign is rooted in values that matter most to Angelenos: strong families, safe communities, and responsive public leadership.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Meet Tish Hyman A businesswoman and reformer ready to lead LA Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Tish built a successful career in the mortgage industry before following her passion to Los Angeles. As a music entrepreneur and mentor, she fostered unity and uplifted others, using her voice to advocate for social change. Now, she's ready to bring her leadership, community focus, and creative spirit to lead Los Angeles forward. Los Angeles deserves a leader who stands with the people, not political elites—someone driven by integrity, community empowerment, and practical solutions. I believe in fiscal responsibility, safe neighborhoods, and creating opportunity for all Angelenos. This is about what moves us forward—unity over division, action over empty promises. I'm ready ...

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Spencer Pratt is a media entrepreneur, outspoken advocate, and emerging political leader. Spencer first rose to international prominence as the architect of modern reality television, serving as a central figure on MTV’s iconic series The Hills. Pacific Palisades Resident Karen Bass’ Worst Nightmare Following the devastating 2025 Palisades fires that destroyed his family home, Spencer transitioned from a private entrepreneur to a formidable civic force. He has used his massive digital platform to advocate for wildfire victims and displaced families, pushing for transparency, faster relief, and long-term recovery solutions. Unwilling to accept the status quo, Spencer has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of California’s entrenched political establishment

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

In the City Council, Nithya has worked tirelessly to lower housing costs and build more housing. She has passed legislation to accelerate housing production through zoning and planning reforms and overhaul permitting processes to eliminate unnecessary delays. She has championed tenant protections, leading the charge to pass the strongest set of renter protections in the entire country – including revising the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to reduce rental increases for the first time in 40 years, creating a right-to-counsel program, and adopting anti-displacement measures. She has also championed many sustainability initiatives and environmental action to create a healthier Los Angeles. Nithya has worked to reform the City’s approach to homelessness, ...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Family Values That Reflect Los Angeles: Family is the foundation of Asaad’s life and leadership... Proven Track Record of Infrastructure Success: Throughout his career, Alnajjar has delivered real ... Hands-On Community Involvement: Alnajjar has always been more than an engineer. He is a community... A Plan to Rebuild Trust and Transform City Hall: As Mayor, Alnajjar will bring decades of practical experience to solve Los Angeles’ most urgent challenges. His platform includes: Ending homelessness through housing-first strategies, outreach, and mental health care; Rebuilding aging infrastructure using smart city technology and efficient budgeting; ... Join the Movement for a Stronger Los Angeles: Los Angeles deserves a mayor who understands the city’s challenges...

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Independent Leadership LA Deserves Los Angeles needs a mayor who answers to taxpayers, not special interests. Someone who brings business discipline to government waste. Someone who believes in personal responsibility, public safety, and economic opportunity for all. This isn't about left or right—it's about what works. Proven solutions over political correctness. Results over rhetoric. A city government that works for you, not against you. Zero: New taxes proposed, 500+ Officers to be hired, $50M Waste to eliminate

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Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Nithya’s Promise When I’m mayor, we’ll reduce the number of people sleeping in tents and encampments by at least 50% by the 2028 Olympics. By the end of my first term, the City will have developed the capacity to effectively eliminate long-term encampments throughout the city in the areas Angelenos live, work, play, shop, worship, and go to school.

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Public Safety Keeping Los Angeles safe begins with supporting those who serve. I will ensure that our police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders have the necessary tools, training, and resources to protect our neighborhoods. Public safety is not a political talking point. It is a fundamental right for every resident.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Public Safety/Back the Blue: Support Our Police: Fully fund LAPD with competitive salaries to recruit and retain the best officers. Expand community policing, crack down on repeat offenders, and hold prosecutors accountable for public safety. Zero tolerance for violent crime and property crime.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Crisis Leadership & Emergency Readiness: Spencer believes effective crisis leadership requires decisive action, operational discipline, and a commitment to protecting lives and property, not photo ops or bureaucratic delays and excuses. When Los Angeles faces natural disasters or citywide disruptions, residents need a mayor who acts, not one who punts decisive action by forming just another advisory committee. Spencer will implement a streamlined chain of command that empowers first respond...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

affordably house all of our residents is the compounding moral crisis of our time. It has driven our homelessness crisis, deepened segregation, and pushed working families out of the city they built. The worst part? This crisis is almost entirely self-made. Thanks to land use policy that sharply limited where new housing can be built, and a bureaucracy that rewards indecision and delays, Los Angeles now has the fewest homes per adult of major US cities, and has the...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Homelessness Los Angeles has spent billions, yet homelessness continues to rise. It is time for more thoughtful and compassionate solutions. My plan focuses on expanding access to mental health and addiction recovery services, and creating a clear pathway to permanent housing. We will treat this crisis with urgency and dignity.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Housing/Cut Red Tape to Build More Housing: Streamline permitting, reduce excessive development fees, and eliminate unnecessary regulations that drive up housing costs. Incentivize private developers to build market-rate and workforce housing through zoning reforms and reduced bureaucracy.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Fiscal Integrity & Government Reform: Spencer also believes a city’s budget is a contract with taxpayers, and right now, City Hall is breaking that contract. With Los Angeles facing a massive structural deficit, the city can no longer afford insider carveouts or special-interest spending, it’s not right. Spencer will enforce a back-to-basics budget that prioritizes and restores core services and stops the expansion of costly programs that lack clear results...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Nearly two-thirds of Angelenos rent their homes. Nearly 60% of them are rent burdened, which means they pay more than 30% of their income toward housing, *a larger percentage than any other major city in America.* Let’s underscore what that really means: every month, a larger percentage of Angelenos choose between paying the rent and paying for groceries, healthcare, school costs, childcare, and other necessities than in any other city in America. And for 80% ...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Affordability Too many Angelenos are being priced out of the city they call home. I will work to make Los Angeles a place where working families can build a future. That means increasing affordable housing, supporting local businesses, and creating jobs that pay a livable wage.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Homelessness/Compassionate Accountability: Enforce anti-camping laws while providing real treatment options. Require participation in mental health and substance abuse programs. Partner with faith-based organizations and private sector to expand shelter capacity. No more enabling street disorder.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Public Safety & the Rule of Law: Los Angeles’ public safety crisis is the result of political decisions that have undermined basic law enforcement and drained staffing levels. Spencer believes the first responsibility of city government is to keep people safe. He will reject extreme defund-style politics, prioritize frontline policing over administrative excess, and ensure the city can recruit and retain qualified officers. Spencer believes repeat offenders must be held accountable, ...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Public safety is the foundation of a functioning city. Angelenos should feel safe in their homes, walking at night, and riding transit. And when you call for help, it should be answered right away and the right response should come quickly. In 2020, I joined Angelenos and Americans in calling for a collective reimagining of public safety. The George Floyd protests cracked open a conversation that had been closed for too long — about what keeps us safe, how that safety is delivered,...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

City Services City Hall should serve the people. Los Angeles has the talent and resources to deliver world-class services, but too often the system gets in its way. With over 35 years of experience working inside city government, I know how to cut through the gridlock and deliver results. I will streamline city operations, reduce delays, and hold every department accountable.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Economy/Cut Regulations, Grow Jobs: Reduce business license fees, streamline permits, and eliminate job-killing regulations. No new taxes. Create enterprise zones in underserved areas with reduced regulations to attract investment and create good-paying jobs for Angelenos.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Treatment-First Approach to Homelessness: Los Angeles does not have a homelessness crisis because taxpayers spent too little, we have one because billions of dollar we’ve spent have gone towards waste and doing the wrong things. For years, the Homeless Industrial Complex has prioritized process over outcomes, warehousing over treatment, and press releases over results. Spencer will dismantle that system and replace it with a treatment-led recovery model that addresses mental illness...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Until recently, Los Angeles was thought of as a climate leader. We committed to 100% renewable energy years ahead of the state, and we announced a Green New Deal. We have lost that reputation because we have lacked the systems of accountability and the political will to actually carry out our ambitious and necessary goals. Angelenos are now paying the costs. Building the public transit system Angelenos voted for and clearing the path for much more infill housing are two of the...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Community Partnerships I have dedicated my life to public service and grassroots involvement. As a founding member of my local Neighborhood Council, I have seen the power of listening to our communities. My administration will prioritize genuine engagement, amplify local voices, and collaborate closely with neighborhoods to address challenges and foster a stronger city.

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Budget/Fiscal Responsibility First: Balance the budget without raising taxes. Cut wasteful spending, consolidate duplicative programs, and demand accountability from every city department. Implement zero-based budgeting and publish transparent financial reports online.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Infrastructure & Quality of Life: Spencer believes the condition of streets, sidewalks, and public spaces is the clearest measure of city leadership. For too long, Los Angeles has ignored basic maintenance while spending too much time and money on political symbolism. He will launch an operational surge to restore a camera-ready Los Angeles: delivering fast, visible improvements across neighborhoods. That includes accelerated sidewalk repairs, restored street lighting, aggressive pothole...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Angelenos are tired of sitting in traffic, feeling unsafe on their streets, and navigating broken sidewalks. We’ve voted for real change. Measure R (2008) and Measure M (2016) committed $120B to the expansion of rail and transit across the county, and Measure HLA (2024) mandated that street safety improvements happen when streets get repaved, not decades later. We’ve been waiting for City Hall to deliver on those promises with the urgency they deserve. Los Angeles moves too slowly, ...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Transportation/Fix Our Roads and Infrastructure: Prioritize pothole repair and road maintenance using existing funds more efficiently. Partner with private sector for infrastructure improvements. Focus on practical solutions that reduce commute times, not ideological transit projects.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Economic Opportunity & Small Business Empowerment: Spencer believes small businesses are the backbone of Los Angeles, yet City Hall treats them like an ATM, slowing growth with excessive fees, unpredictable regulations, and bureaucratic harassment. Spencer will champion policies that reduce red tape, eliminate unnecessary costs, and give entrepreneurs the freedom to grow and hire. Permitting and inspections will be made faster, predictable, and transparent, and the city will have to ...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

A previous fire left smoldering. A chaotic evacuation. Inadequate firefighter staffing and pre-deployment. And a Mayor who was out of the country while the fire raged. And instead of learning from its mistakes, the city tried to cover up responsibility by altering the after-action report. The immediate aftermath was dysfunctional, and the rebuilding effort has been indefensibly slow. It has been nearly 17 months since the fires, and there is still no plan for rebuilding and no one...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

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Education/School Choice and Accountability: Support charter schools and expand educational options for families. Hold underperforming schools accountable with measurable outcomes. Partner with businesses to create vocational training programs that lead to real careers.

Score:  / 22  Spencer Pratt:

Utility Accountability & Ratepayer Protection: LADWP has become a symbol of mismanagement, bloated administrative costs, and lack of transparency. LA ratepayers have been treated like a bottomless revenue stream for failed leadership and politically driven projects. Spencer will put residents first by demanding accountability and ending hidden charges buried in utility bills. He will push for a top-to-bottom audit of LADWP to eliminate waste, identify inefficiencies, and ensure ...

Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Los Angeles is home to nearly 1.5 million immigrants — more than 1 in 3 Angelenos. Since June of last year, ordinary people have been terrorized across the city. Masked agents, with badges concealed, are snatching working Angelenos off our streets and disappearing them into detention for months without charges, without lawyers, and without due process. No one in Los Angeles should be afraid to go to work or drop their kids off at school...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

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Environment/Practical Environmental Stewardship: Incentivize private sector innovation in clean energy through tax credits, not mandates. Improve air and water quality through market-based solutions. Focus on achievable goals without destroying jobs or raising costs for families

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Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Los Angeles is losing Hollywood. Not because productions want to leave, but because we've made it too hard for them to stay. Cities around the world are funding dedicated agencies and offering aggressive incentives to take our film industry, and we have let them. This is a $30 billion industry for California that once supported nearly 150,000 jobs across the county. We've lost more than 40,000 of those jobs in recent years because we have treated it as an inconvenience rather than an asset...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

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Business/Support Small Business Growth: Eliminate unnecessary permits and fees that burden small businesses. Reduce time-to-approval for business licenses from months to days. Partner with local chambers of commerce to help entrepreneurs succeed and create jobs.

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Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

Every week in Los Angeles, healthy animals are killed simply because there is nowhere for them to go. In 2024, over 1,200 dogs and 1,500 cats were euthanized in just the first nine months because city shelters were housing nearly twice the number of animals they were built for. City Hall responded by cutting the animal services budget, and the department operated without a permanent General Manager for nearly two years during the worst crisis in the system's recent history...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

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Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

July 26, 2026: Street homelessness is down 49% in her council district (CD4) through a specific approach (tracking cases, breaking placement barriers, connecting people to housing/care, and staying involved). She will bring the same...

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

"Together all Angelenos stand together to stop hate crimes against all religions, communities and worshipping houses. As your 44th LA Mayor 2026 I will continue the path we established 10 Years ago to..." Handler: @LAMayor2026 Date: May 19, 2025

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

I will end Skid Row and remove all encampments across Los Angeles—humanely, decisively, and permanently. Real housing, real treatment, real accountability. And I’ll work with the Governor—whoever that is—to... @listen2tish , Jan 24, 2026

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Score:  / 22  Nithya Raman:

July 19, 2026: Proactively invest in infrastructure (citing issues like water main breaks from decades of neglect) and make the City of LA a strong partner to all other cities in the region, rather than governing from crisis to crisis.

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

Score:  / 22  Tish Hyman:

Women’s safety is non-negotiable. I will introduce clear, enforceable laws protecting women’s spaces—and men’s spaces—with serious penalties for violations. Safety with teeth. I’ll push to make these protections statewide. @listen2tish, Jan 24, 2026

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May 27, 2026: Make owning a car a choice rather than a necessity by establishing safe bike lanes, fast buses, and reliable trains as the norm. Better public transit will deliver cleaner air, safer streets, and a more equitable Los Angeles...

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May 26, 2026: Work alongside volunteers, staff, and advocates so that Department of Animal Services shelters have the resources needed to care for LA’s animals with dignity and compassion.

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May 23, 2026: Make City Hall a partner (not an obstacle) for businesses by fast-tracking permits, investing in thriving corridors, and fighting for mom-and-pop businesses.

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May 21, 2026: Deliver urgency, competence, and honesty for “the most important rebuild in the city’s history” (in the context of fire recovery).

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May 19, 2026: Cap how much city departments (including LAPD) can draw from the General Fund for settlements before using their own budgets, and work to prevent the causes of liability costs.

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May 14, 2026: Govern for the people, not corporate donors (her campaign takes no corporate money).

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April 30, 2026: Enforce LA’s Sanctuary City ordinance (which she authored) and use every available tool to protect Angelenos regardless of immigration status.

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April 23, 2026: Fix the system (contrasting her experience fighting the system as a councilmember).

Score:  / 22  Asaad Alnajjar:

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