Los Angeles mayoral race: Raman defeats Bass

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1. 1 FebBackground

   Nithya Raman enters Los Angeles mayor's race to challenge Karen Bass

   City Councilmember Nithya Raman launched a late challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in February 2026, reshaping the Los Angeles mayoral contest.

2. 2 JunBackground

   Raman and Bass advance from Los Angeles mayoral primary to November runoff

   Mayor Karen Bass and councilmember Nithya Raman advanced to a November runoff after the June 2026 Los Angeles primary, edging out Spencer Pratt.

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   5 Nov

   Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayor's race as Karen Bass concedes

   Councilmember Nithya Raman entered the race in February as an underdog. Now Karen Bass has conceded, and Raman will be the next mayor of Los Angeles.