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Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race

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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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Raman entered the race in LA late, and her announcement came as a surprise to many, given that she had previously backed Bass’ re-election bid.

4 of 17 outletsfirst reported 5 Novwording from Time

The result means three major cities will be led by democratic socialists, with Raman joining New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Janeese Lewis George, who won the mayor’s race in Washington, D.C. this week.

3 of 17 outletsfirst reported 5 Novwording from NBC News

Raman’s candidacy drew comparisons to that of Mamdani, whose campaign rallied New York City voters dissatisfied with the political establishment.

3 of 17 outletsfirst reported 5 Novwording from NBC News

Before being elected to Los Angeles City Council in 2020, Raman served as the co-chair of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Homelessness Committee and co-founded a homeless advocacy nonprofit.

4 of 17 outletsfirst reported 5 Novwording from CBS News

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New York Post6 Nov

Nithya Raman will become Los Angeles’ mayor after defeating incumbent Karen Bass in November’s election. Born in India and now a naturalized American citizen, Raman has a background in urban planning and social activism, particularly focusing on homelessness policy. She previously worked with Time's Up Entertainment to address workplace sexual harassment issues in Hollywood before running for the LA City Council in…

Who is Nithya Raman, the socialist to be LA’s next mayor? →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Just the News6 Nov

Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles' mayoral race after a lengthy vote count. The Associated Press declared Raman the winner on Thursday. This marks the second consecutive week that a democratic socialist has won mayoralties in major U.S. cities; Janeese Lewis George was elected in Washington D.C. earlier this week. Bass's campaign…

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman unseats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass →3 articles from Just the News on this story
NBC News5 Nov

Nithya 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…

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the L.A. mayor’s race →2 articles from NBC News on this story
Washington Examiner5 Nov

Nithya 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.

Karen Bass loses to onetime ally Nithya Raman for Los Angeles mayor →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
The Guardian5 Nov

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…

Who is Nithya Raman, the democratic socialist who will be Los Angeles’s next mayor? →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
Al Jazeera6 Nov

Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialist movement, has won the Los Angeles mayoral race on November 6, 2026. This victory follows Zohran Mamdani's win in New York last year, marking a significant rise for the Democratic Socialists in major U.S. cities within a twelve-month period.

Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
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Reason5 Nov

Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and City Councilwoman, is leading in Los Angeles's mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass with 51.7% of votes counted on Wednesday night. If confirmed, this will mark the third major U.S. city led by a DSA member after New York and Washington, D.C. The race reflects dissatisfaction with Bass, who has been criticized for poor handling of fires and unpopularity among voters; she…

Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Set To Oust L.A. Mayor Karen Bass →
Daily Mail5 Nov

Nithya 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…

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 squalor →
CBS News5 Nov

Nithya 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…

Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects →
Time5 Nov

Nithya 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…

Democratic Socialist Mayors Will Now Run LA, New York, and D.C. After Nithya Raman’s Win →
Toronto Star5 Nov

Nithya 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…

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass →
South China Morning Post5 Nov

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.

India-born leftist Nithya Raman becomes LA mayor, beating incumbent Karen Bass →
Global News5 Nov

Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and Los Angeles City Council member, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the city's mayoral election. This unexpected victory marks a significant shift towards progressive policies in the nation’s second-largest city. Raman emphasized her commitment to affordable housing, public safety for working people, and improving city services, contrasting with Bass’s term which was…

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman set to be next mayor of Los Angeles →
The Hindu5 Nov

Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles's mayoral race on November 5, 2026, with 52% of the vote compared to Bass's 48%. A Democratic socialist and India-born city council member, Raman ran on a platform focusing on fixing basic infrastructure issues like potholes and broken streetlights. Her victory is seen as part of a broader trend of left-wing candidates supported by the Democratic…

India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor →
CBC5 Nov

In Los Angeles's recent mayoral election, Karen Bass lost to Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate and little-known city council member. This upset marks a shift towards more progressive policies; Raman promises to address homelessness and basic services deterioration, calling for the ousting of the police chief and proposing new approaches to reduce homelessness by half by 2028. Bass…

Karen Bass out as L.A. mayor, as voters pick DSA-backed Nithya Raman →
BBC6 Nov

Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist and city council member, has defeated incumbent mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race. This surprising win comes despite Bass’s previous political success and her absence during recent devastating fires that killed dozens and destroyed neighborhoods. Raman campaigned on issues like cutting homelessness, increasing housing, and beautifying the city, appealing especially…

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race →
The Straits Times6 Nov

Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, won the Los Angeles mayoral race on November 5, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a surprising upset. With about 44,000 people experiencing homelessness in the city, including nearly 27,000 unsheltered, Raman’s victory was seen as part of a broader trend of progressive candidates dethroning centrist politicians across the country. Raman pledged to address…

Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass →

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In an important signal to the business community, billionaire developer Rick Caruso said he was voting for Bass, but stopped short of formally endorsing the candidate he lost to in the 2022 mayoral race.

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Leading up to the primary election, Bass received endorsements from notable politicians including California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

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With Thursday’s election results, Bass has become the first Los Angeles mayor in nearly two decades to lose a re-election bid.

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Raman also wants to provide more housing to move people out of hotels rented by the city for those who are homeless.

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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 squalor Daily Mail

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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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Where to start Nithya Raman looks miserable as she breaks cover for first time since winning the election New York Post

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  • 6 Nov Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral raceNithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialist movement, has won the Los Angeles mayoral race on November 6, 2026. This victory follows Zohran Mamdani's win in New York last year, marking a significant rise for the Democratic Socialists in major U.S. cities within a twelve-month period.Al Jazeera
  • 6 Nov Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race, NBC News projects
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  • 6 Nov Democratic socialist Nithya Raman unseats Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassNithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles' mayoral race after a lengthy vote count. The Associated Press declared Raman the winner on Thursday. This marks the second consecutive week that a democratic socialist has won mayoralties in major U.S. cities; Janeese Lewis George was elected in Washington D.C. earlier this week. Bass's campaign…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Who is Nithya Raman, the socialist to be LA’s next mayor?Nithya Raman will become Los Angeles’ mayor after defeating incumbent Karen Bass in November’s election. Born in India and now a naturalized American citizen, Raman has a background in urban planning and social activism, particularly focusing on homelessness policy. She previously worked with Time's Up Entertainment to address workplace sexual harassment issues in Hollywood before running for the LA City Council in…New York Post
  • 6 Nov Los Angeles may join growing list of major US cities led by democratic socialistsLos Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, held a narrow lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass as 76% of votes were counted on Thursday. Raman had 52.1% compared to Bass's 47.9%, with NBC calling Raman the victor but the AP waiting for final results. If successful, Raman would join other democratic socialist mayors in major U.S. cities like Washington D.C.'s Janeese…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Democratic socialist Nithya Raman unseats Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassNithya Raman, a democratic socialist and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles after a lengthy vote count. The Associated Press declared Raman the winner on Thursday. This marks the second consecutive week that a democratic socialist has won a mayoral race in a major U.S. city, following Janeese Lewis George's win in Washington D.C. On Tuesday. Bass…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over BassNithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, won the Los Angeles mayoral race on November 5, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a surprising upset. With about 44,000 people experiencing homelessness in the city, including nearly 27,000 unsheltered, Raman’s victory was seen as part of a broader trend of progressive candidates dethroning centrist politicians across the country. Raman pledged to address…The Straits Times
  • 6 Nov Nithya Raman looks miserable as she breaks cover for first time since winning the electionNithya Raman appeared in person for the first time since winning the Los Angeles mayoral election, acknowledging her victory with gratitude to supporters and opponents alike. Her opponent, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, conceded defeat in a statement expressing continued commitment to the city’s needs and congratulating Raman. The article highlights reactions from former colleagues like City Councilwoman Katy…New York Post
  • 6 Nov Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's raceNithya Raman, a democratic socialist and city council member, has defeated incumbent mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race. This surprising win comes despite Bass’s previous political success and her absence during recent devastating fires that killed dozens and destroyed neighborhoods. Raman campaigned on issues like cutting homelessness, increasing housing, and beautifying the city, appealing especially…BBC
  • 5 Nov Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayorNithya Raman has won the Los Angeles mayoral race with 52% of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, making her the first South Asian mayor in the city's history. A progressive Democrat and urban planner born in India, Raman received backing from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and campaigned on issues such as affordable housing, neglected city services, and a different approach to homelessness…Al Jazeera
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  • 5 Nov Karen Bass out as L.A. mayor, as voters pick DSA-backed Nithya RamanIn Los Angeles's recent mayoral election, Karen Bass lost to Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate and little-known city council member. This upset marks a shift towards more progressive policies; Raman promises to address homelessness and basic services deterioration, calling for the ousting of the police chief and proposing new approaches to reduce homelessness by half by 2028. Bass…CBC
  • 5 Nov India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayorNithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles's mayoral race on November 5, 2026, with 52% of the vote compared to Bass's 48%. A Democratic socialist and India-born city council member, Raman ran on a platform focusing on fixing basic infrastructure issues like potholes and broken streetlights. Her victory is seen as part of a broader trend of left-wing candidates supported by the Democratic…The Hindu
  • 5 Nov Democratic socialist Nithya Raman set to be next mayor of Los AngelesNithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and Los Angeles City Council member, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the city's mayoral election. This unexpected victory marks a significant shift towards progressive policies in the nation’s second-largest city. Raman emphasized her commitment to affordable housing, public safety for working people, and improving city services, contrasting with Bass’s term which was…Global News
  • 5 Nov India-born leftist Nithya Raman becomes LA mayor, beating incumbent Karen BassNithya 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.South China Morning Post
  • 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
  • 5 Nov Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Set To Oust L.A. Mayor Karen BassNithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and City Councilwoman, is leading in Los Angeles's mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass with 51.7% of votes counted on Wednesday night. If confirmed, this will mark the third major U.S. city led by a DSA member after New York and Washington, D.C. The race reflects dissatisfaction with Bass, who has been criticized for poor handling of fires and unpopularity among voters; she…Reason

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