Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayor

Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · 2026-11-05 23:46 UTC

DSA-backed Raman will lead the second-largest US city, promising action on homelessness and affordable housing.

DSA-backed Raman will lead the US”s second-largest city, promising action on homelessness and affordable housing.

Nithya Raman, a progressive Los Angeles City Council member, has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, putting her on track to become the first South Asian to lead the second-largest city in the United States.

The Associated Press news agency called the race for Raman on Thursday, with her holding 52 percent of the vote.

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