Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
UPDATED with Nithtya Raman victory video & Karen Bass concession statement: Nithya Raman will be Los Angeles’ next mayor as Karen Bass has conceded the race.
Key points
- In a video, Raman thanked Bass for her service and vowed to provide a city government that is “actually capable of delivering on its promises.” She cited priorities such as affordable housing, parks and public […].
- Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed Nithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a major political shake-up that reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the city.
- The progressive urban planner had served on LA’s city council since 2020.
County Register-Recorder/County Clerk show Raman, a two-term City Councilmember, with a continuing commanding and growing lead over incumbent Bass.
She caused a stir when she entered the race earlier this year hours before the filing deadline – and shortly after endorsing Bass for re-election – and her campaign was once viewed as a long shot.
Additional details
- The latest voter results released Thursday morning by the L.A.
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