Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed
Nithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a major political shake-up that reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the city.
The progressive urban planner had served on LA’s city council since 2020. She caused a stir when she entered the race earlier this year hours before the filing deadline – and shortly after endorsing Bass for re-election – and her campaign was once viewed as a long shot.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/05/los-angeles-mayor-nithya-raman-karen-bass
Author : Dani Anguiano and Uwa Ede-Osifo in Los Angeles
Publish date : 2026-11-05 20:33:00
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