LA mayoral race heads to November runoff as Karen Bass faces Mamdani-style socialist
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman will face off in LA's November mayoral general election after advancing from a competitive primary.
TL;DR
- Nithya Raman has advanced to a runoff election for Los Angeles Mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
- The general election is set for November 3rd.
- Republican Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, is out of the race.
- Bass criticized Raman for her stance on encampments, police hiring, and a perceived lack of action on Hollywood jobs and ICE.
- Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, chairs the Housing and Homelessness Committee and advocates for increased city action on homelessness, housing supply, public safety, climate goals, and immigration enforcement.
- Bass highlighted her administration's efforts in reducing homelessness, building housing, and hiring police officers.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Bass.