Who is Nithya Raman, the socialist to be LA’s next mayor?
New York Post ·
Here’s what you need to know about mayor-elect Nithya Raman’s background and her rise to power.
Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor
Here’s what you need to know about mayor-elect Nithya Raman’s background and her rise to power.
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Nithya Raman can succeed as mayor — but not with socialist policies
New York Post ·
Congratulations to Nithya Raman, who achieved the rare feat of defeating an incumbent LA mayor.
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman set to be next mayor of Los Angeles
Global News ·
Nithya Raman's upstart campaign marked a generational shift at City Hall as voters followed the lead of New York, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected last year.
Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor
Los Angeles Times ·
Bass conceded her loss in a phone call to Raman on Thursday. 'While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,' Bass said.