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India-born leftist Nithya Raman becomes LA mayor, beating incumbent Karen Bass

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France-Presse, A. (2026, November 5). India-born leftist Nithya Raman becomes LA mayor, beating incumbent Karen Bass. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3373464/india-born-leftist-nithya-raman-beats-incumbent-karen-bass-become-la-mayor

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Nithya Raman, an India-born leftist and democratic socialist, has won the mayoral race in Los Angeles, defeating incumbent mayor Karen Bass. With 52% of the vote counted, Raman secured victory with 52% compared to Bass's 48%. Raman’s campaign focused on addressing issues like potholes and broken street lights, appealing to younger voters frustrated by the city’s affordability crisis.

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Nithya Raman, a progressive councilmember and member of the Democratic Socialist movement, has been projected as the winner of the Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass, marking a significant political shift. The election results were called on November 5 by multiple news organizations, including Decision Desk HQ, NBC News, CBS News, Al Jazeera, and The Straits Times.

Raman secured victory with 52% of the vote, compared to Bass's 48%, despite an earlier double-digit lead for Bass in early ballot counts. Raman’s win reflects growing public dissatisfaction with city conditions, including issues related to homelessness and crime.

This outcome makes Raman not only Los Angeles' first South Asian mayor but also part of a broader trend of anti-establishment victories across the United States during recent elections.

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Her victory is another win for candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America

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