‘An earthquake’: Nithya Raman’s rise jolts LA’s political establishment

POLITICO · Melanie Mason, Liam Dillon · 2026-11-05 03:12 UTC

If her lead holds — and Raman and Bass allies alike expect it to — Raman’s victory will mark the latest win for the ascendant left.

If her lead holds — and Raman and Bass allies alike expect it to — Raman’s victory will mark the latest win for the ascendant left.

11/05/2026 3:12 AM UTC

LOS ANGELES — Nithya Raman’s widening lead over Karen Bass in Los Angeles’ mayoral race is scrambling the political hierarchy of the nation’s second-largest city, even before the race is called.

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