Karen Bass' Chances in LA Mayor Race as Homelessness Rises in City
Summary
Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.4 percent in 2025, adding challenges for Mayor Karen Bass as she competes for reelection against Nithya Raman. The rise includes a 7.9 percent increase in people living outdoors or in vehicles, fueling debate over how to best address this issue in the city.Key Facts
- Homelessness in Los Angeles rose 3.4 percent in 2025, reaching 45,194 people.
- The number of people living outside or in cars went up by 7.9 percent.
- Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman both want to reduce homelessness but differ on how to do it.
- Bass blames federal and state funding cuts, including those during President Trump’s administration, for worsening homelessness.
- Nithya Raman argues that current city leadership has not done enough to move homeless people into permanent housing.
- Bass’s homelessness program Inside Safe was criticized for a 40 percent rate of participants returning to the street.
- Both Bass and Raman are Democrats; Raman is considered more progressive.
- Polls show a close race, but prediction markets currently favor Bass to win reelection.
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