Spencer Pratt's time in Santa Barbara County likely won't affect his bid for L.A. mayor, analysts say

"Living outside the community they want to represent can be a handicap for political candidates, but it's not likely to be a problem for Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt, who until recently was living in Carpinteria, analysts say."

"I don't think this is going to be electorally consequential. He's a victim of the Palisades fire that doesn't have a home to live in because it burned down."

"A state memorandum following the fires said that voters who were temporarily displaced from their homes can use their prior address as their permanent residence as long as they intend to return in the future."

Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, relocated to Carpinteria after losing his home in the Palisades fire but remains eligible to run for L.A. mayor. Analysts believe his situation may not hinder his campaign, as he is viewed sympathetically by voters. Pratt is currently running second in polls behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. A state memorandum allows displaced voters to use their previous address as their permanent residence if they intend to return, which applies to Pratt's candidacy.

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