Erika Kirk Backs Spencer Pratt's L.A. Mayor Bid From Arizona

Spencer Pratt just picked up an endorsement that carries serious reach—even if it comes from someone who can’t actually vote for him. Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, threw her support behind the reality TV personality’s bid for Los Angeles mayor in a Thursday post to X, praising his unconventional approach to politics and his willingness to step into the arena when the system feels broken.

Here’s what makes this interesting: Kirk isn’t dismissing the unconventional nature of Pratt’s campaign. Instead, she’s leaning into it as a strength. She argues that people are drawn to him precisely because he speaks like a citizen frustrated with the status quo, not like a polished career politician who’s mastered the talking points. According to Kirk, Pratt understands how fragile everyday life becomes when leadership fails—and that authenticity resonates.

Kirk’s broader point taps into something bigger than one L.A. race. She’s framing Pratt’s candidacy as part of a larger American tradition: regular people stepping up to challenge systems they see as failing. In this case, she points directly to what she calls a failing system that has“destroyed Los Angeles,”and she’s hoping moments like these inspire more Americans to get involved in politics at all levels.

The catch? Kirk lives in Arizona, so this endorsement is purely rhetorical firepower. She can’t vote for Pratt herself. But she does have a significant audience, and supporters who respect her voice might be swayed by her appeal—even in a city that leans liberal and could view her political leanings as too far right for comfort.

The timing is worth noting: Pratt already landed backing from Donald Trump earlier in the week. Now he’s got Kirk in his corner too. Whether that coalition of support actually moves the needle with Angelenos is the real question. Los Angeles isn’t exactly red territory, and outside validation from right-leaning figures could cut either way.