Raman ousts Bass in LA mayor race for historic socialist win
Summary
Nithya Raman defeated Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, according to the Associated Press, and will take office Dec. 14. Raman’s victory, alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tenure, puts democratic socialists in line to lead two of the country’s largest cities as they face challenges including housing costs and homelessness.Key Facts
- Unofficial results released Thursday showed Raman with 52.1% of the vote and Bass with 47.9%; ballot counting continues.
- Bass conceded and pledged a smooth transition.
- Raman, 45, immigrated from India as a child and launched her challenge to Bass in February.
- Bass won the mayor’s office in 2022 and is the first Los Angeles mayor in two decades to lose a reelection bid.
- Raman defeated a candidate backed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and much of the City Council.
- The article says Raman’s campaign focused on making city government work and addressed housing costs, homelessness and the city’s handling of the 2025 Palisades Fire.
- Raman has clashed with the Democratic Socialists of America over Israel, policing and housing; national leaders voted 14-13 against withdrawing their endorsement.
- Raman will face a homelessness crisis, a housing shortage and preparations for the 2028 Olympics.
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