Spencer Pratt, 42, is running as an independent candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race [1, 2]. He has repeatedly used the term "super meth" during debates and campaign events to describe what he calls a new drug crisis in the city [1]. Experts and reputable sources say "super meth" is not a distinct new drug but a misleading term sometimes used to differentiate types of methamphetamine [1]. Claire Zagorski said, "Thankfully, super meth isn't real. If there really was a new type of meth, it'd have its own chemical name and we'd be hearing about it from much more reputable sources than Mr. Pratt" [1].
In his first mayoral debate on May 21, Pratt criticized Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman for their plans on addiction treatment. He claimed people addicted to "super meth" would refuse treatment beds and demand drugs instead [1]. Pratt tweeted complaints that opponents avoid debating his policy ideas, saying, "Funny how they never attack my policy ideas. They can only try to assassinate your character" [2].
Pratt's campaign has faced scrutiny about his living situation. Reports that he lives in an Airstream trailer on his former home lot are inaccurate. He has been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for about a month [2]. His wife and children reside in Carpinteria, California during the campaign [2]. Pratt posted on X: "Hey guys, why don’t they wanna talk about why I need a hotel in the first place? Karen Bass let my home burn down. Also 6,000 of my neighbors. NBD" [2]. The number 6,000 refers to neighbors reportedly affected by a local fire [2].
Reports that Pratt signed a contract to film his mayoral bid as a reality TV show are false, according to his spokesperson [2]. Pratt denied any such filming and called the rumors attempts to distract from his policy proposals [2].
The next major event for Pratt's campaign will be upcoming debates and public appearances before Los Angeles voters cast ballots later this year.
