Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city
Summary
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has moved on to the November run-off election to decide who will lead Los Angeles, the largest city in California. She may face either city council member Nithya Raman or Republican newcomer Spencer Pratt in the final race.Key Facts
- Karen Bass is the current Democratic mayor of Los Angeles and has advanced to the run-off election.
- Los Angeles uses a "jungle primary" system where the top two candidates, regardless of party, go to the run-off if no one gets more than 50% of the vote.
- With about half of the votes counted, Bass has 36.5%, Pratt has 29.5%, and Raman has 21%.
- Spencer Pratt is a Republican newcomer and former reality TV star with no previous public office experience.
- Nithya Raman is a progressive city council member and urban planner.
- Issues in the race include homelessness, affordable housing, and the city’s response to recent wildfires.
- Bass is seeking her second and final term as mayor.
- The election is part of many primaries shaping the November midterm elections in the U.S.
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