Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
Summary
Nithya Raman, a progressive city council member, has moved on to the November runoff election for Los Angeles mayor after beating Republican Spencer Pratt. She will face the current mayor, Karen Bass, who also advanced in the primary election.Key Facts
- Nithya Raman is a left-wing candidate and member of the LA city council.
- She earned 28.5% of the votes in the primary election.
- Republican Spencer Pratt received 25.8% of the votes and did not advance.
- The runoff election for mayor will be between Raman and incumbent Karen Bass.
- Karen Bass secured enough votes to advance on primary election night.
- Bass criticized Raman’s positions on public safety and homelessness.
- Raman promised to work for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and joyful Los Angeles.
- The primary election took place recently, and the runoff is scheduled for November.
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