Los Angeles mayoral race draws attention with viral moments, surprise rise of Bass challenger Pratt

ATLANTA — The Los Angeles mayoral race has increasingly drawn national attention, transforming from a local contest into one of the more unconventional municipal races in recent memory.

Mayor Karen Bass (D) faces a challenge on Tuesday from 15 candidates, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, whose candidacy has surged from novelty to serious contender.

The nonpartisan primary sends...