Karen Bass refuses to give 'yes or no' answer on whether noncitizens should vote in LA: 'It depends'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. LA mayoral candidates split on noncitizen voting, with one opposing it outright while Mayor Karen Bass and another candidate said it depends on the proposal. (NBC4 and Telemundo) Los Angeles mayoral candidates clashed Wednesday night when a simple yes-or-no question on whether noncitizens should be allowed to vote in local elections exposed a sharp divide. During a debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo, moderator Enrique Chiabra pressed candidates for a yes-or-no answer. Democrat Mayor Karen Bass declined to do so, while Republican challenger Spencer Pratt responded flatly, "No." Bass instead said, "It depends," adding, "It's not a yes or no." The exchange comes as a Los Angeles city councilmember has renewed debate on the issue and is pushing to put the question before voters on the November ballot. FORMER REALITY TV PERSONALITY SPENCER PRATT LASHES O

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