Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
Summary
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Raman, a city council member and democratic socialist, campaigned on housing, homelessness, city services and immigration enforcement; Bass conceded the race on Thursday.Key Facts
- Raman entered the race as a long-shot candidate and gained support, particularly among younger voters.
- Raman previously defeated reality television personality Spencer Pratt in the primary.
- Bass said on social media that she had called Raman to concede.
- The 2025 Los Angeles-area fires, which killed dozens of people and destroyed neighborhoods, became a major issue in the race.
- Bass faced criticism over her absence during the emergency and the city’s response to the fires.
- The next Los Angeles mayor will oversee preparations for the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- The article reports that Washington, D.C., also elected democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George as mayor.
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