California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton said he would offer Spencer Pratt a position in his administration if elected governor, following Pratt’s unsuccessful bid for Los Angeles mayor.
Hilton, a former Fox News commentator endorsed by President Donald Trump, made the announcement during a Monday appearance on the conservative network. Hilton advanced to California’s general election after the state’s nonpartisan primary, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former state attorney general.
The Announcement
“I would be honored to have him in any kind of role,” Hilton told Martha MacCallum on air. “I haven’t spoken to him since the election results, but of course, he made a huge impact.”
Hilton said he would consider appointing Pratt to address policy areas the reality television personality championed during his mayoral campaign, including homelessness and fire safety. “[Pratt] gave hope in Los Angeles,” Hilton added.
Pratt’s Primary Loss
Pratt finished third in Los Angeles’ June 2 mayoral primary with 25.5% of the vote. Democrat Nithya Raman secured the second spot with 29%, narrowly edging out Pratt, while incumbent Mayor Karen Bass advanced with 34.3%.
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— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) June 12, 2026
Under Los Angeles’ election system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation. Raman, a socialist-leaning city councilmember, will now face Bass in November.
Disputed Results and Allegations
Pratt has claimed he possesses audio recordings that could force either Bass or Raman to resign. In a social media video posted Friday, he said he withheld the recordings during his campaign but would release them after the general election is certified.
“I was saving it for the general election. Go ahead and pick your demon, certify your choice, and then you get to see it,” Pratt stated. He did not provide evidence to support the claim or specify which official was involved.
Hilton criticized California’s primary system, saying it limited voter choice in the mayoral race. “I actually think it’s a travesty that we have this top-two system, which meant that in L.A. there’s not the same chance to vote for change as we’re now going to have statewide,” he said.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Digital team contributed to this report.
