Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race

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1. 5 Nov

   City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, NBC News projects, capping off a rapid political ascent for a progressive challenger who railed against the “broken status quo” in the country’s second-largest metropolis.

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• 5 Nov Karen Bass loses to onetime ally Nithya Raman for Los Angeles mayorNithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles on Tuesday, securing 52.1% of the vote compared to Bass's 47.9%. The race was closely watched due to its focus on issues such as the Palisades wildfire, homelessness, and dissatisfaction with city services.Washington Examiner
• 5 Nov Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen BassNithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated Mayor Karen Bass in an unexpected victory that could shift city governance significantly. Raman’s campaign highlighted issues such as homelessness and police reform, criticizing Bass for her handling of these crises during her term. The election took place against a backdrop of national political divisions, with…Toronto Star
• 5 Nov Who is Nithya Raman, the democratic socialist who will be Los Angeles’s next mayor?Nithya Raman became Los Angeles’s new mayor after defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a close race. As a democratic socialist and political outsider who won her city council seat by ousting an establishment Democrat, Raman’s victory aligns with the election of like-minded mayors in New York City and Washington DC. Her campaign strategy focused on grassroots organizing, involving door-to-door canvassing and extensive…The Guardian
• 5 Nov Democratic Socialist Mayors Will Now Run LA, New York, and D.C. After Nithya Raman’s WinNithya Raman won the race for mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass with 52.1% of the vote to Bass’s 47.9%. As a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and the first Asian American to lead LA, Raman’s victory adds to the growing influence of progressive Democrats in major U.S. cities, following similar wins by Zohran Mamdani in New York City and Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. The…Time
• 5 Nov Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen BassNithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race with 52% of the vote compared to Bass's 48%. The decisive factor was likely support from the Democratic Socialists of America's local chapter, which bolstered her grassroots campaign. This victory marks a significant shift towards progressive policies in city governance amid growing dissatisfaction over issues like homelessness and housing…The Guardian
• 5 Nov Karen Bass calls Nithya Raman to concede LA mayor’s race: ‘this is not the outcome we had hoped for’Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass conceded her re-election bid to Nithya Raman in an email to supporters on November 8, 2025, acknowledging that she had called Raman to congratulate her victory. Bass highlighted her accomplishments during her four-year term but expressed disappointment over the outcome. At age 45, Raman is set to become Los Angeles' first mayor endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, taking…New York Post
• 5 Nov Los Angeles and Washington, DC, go down the path of socialismThe article reports that voters in Los Angeles elected Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, as mayor, replacing Karen Bass. It also mentions that Washington, D.C., has become another city run by socialists. The piece takes an opinionated stance against socialist governance, criticizing both mayoral candidates for their roles in the city's issues related to homelessness and sanitation.Washington Examiner
• 5 Nov Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projectsNithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles after winning the November general election, as projected by CBS News. The race was closely contested, with a pre-election survey showing both candidates tied at 40% support among likely voters. Councilmember Nithya Raman campaigned on issues like affordable housing and tenant protections, while Bass focused on her long political…CBS News
• 5 Nov LA elects its wokest ever mayor Nithya Raman after Karen Bass presided over wildfires disaster... with locals now fearful vagrant and drug filled City of Angels will descend even further into squalorNithya Raman has been elected as the new mayor of Los Angeles with 52% of the vote, narrowly defeating incumbent Mayor Karen Bass who received 48%. The victory came after a close race where Raman overcame an initial double-digit deficit to win by about 30,000 votes. Raman’s campaign focused on criticizing Bass's handling of wildfires and rising crime and homelessness issues, which contributed to her loss in the…Daily Mail
• 5 Nov Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the L.A. mayor’s raceNithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles’s mayoral race, marking a significant victory for progressive politics. At 45 years old, Raman, who is part of the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigned on addressing issues like homelessness and high housing costs, criticizing Bass's handling of these problems and her response to a major wildfire that occurred while she was abroad. The article…NBC News

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