Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
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, eking out a narrow win over incumbent Karen Bass, in a major shake-up in local politics that reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the city. The progressive urban planner had served on LA’s city council…
Democratic socialists will soon be leading three major U.S. cities, following Nithya Raman's victory in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Raman, a progressive candidate, defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who received 47.9% of the vote. Raman, who will be the first Asian American to lead Los Angeles, expressed her gratitude towards the outgoing mayor and pledged to work together for a better future.
This win is part of a growing trend of Democratic socialist victories in recent years, including Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City and Janeese Lewis George's win in Washington, D.C. Despite endorsements from political heavyweights like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, Raman faced criticism for her handling of the wildfires last year.
Her victory highlights the increasing influence of the progressive wing of the Democratic party, as they continue to advocate for progressive policies such as affordable housing and better tenant protections.
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