The surprising, cut-throat race for Los Angeles mayor
Summary
Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, is running for a second term this fall amid growing dissatisfaction with city leadership. She faces a strong challenge from city council member Nithya Raman, who represents a more progressive wing of the Democratic party and has support from the Democratic Socialists of America.Key Facts
- Karen Bass is the incumbent mayor of Los Angeles seeking re-election.
- She has never lost an election before this mayoral race.
- Nithya Raman, a city council member and progressive, entered the race shortly before the deadline.
- The city of Los Angeles shows broad voter dissatisfaction and low approval ratings for Bass.
- Raman is supported by the Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Both candidates have raised about $2.5 million for their campaigns.
- Bass has campaigned actively, including engagements with diverse community groups and leading the city’s transportation authority.
- Bass gained some popularity by opposing Trump administration immigration raids in 2025.
- The race is seen as a contest between two progressive candidates with different visions for the city.
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