The Guardian · California · Original story
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed
Who is Nithya Raman, Los Angeles’s next mayor?
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. 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.
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Dani Anguiano and Uwa Ede-Osifo in Los Angeles · Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
California | The Guardian
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. 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.
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