Leftist Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor
The Democratic socialist joins a growing number of left-wing leaders elected to office in cities across the US amid anger over affordability.
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman defied expectations to defeat incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles' recent mayoral election. Raman, a first-time candidate affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), secured 52% of the vote compared to Bass's 48%. The two have sparred over issues like city corruption and economic inequality throughout the campaign.
Raman's victory marks a significant shift in the city's political landscape as she prepares to lead Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city, ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Bass, the first Black woman and first female mayor of Los Angeles, conceded defeat and pledged a smooth transition of power.
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