# Democratic socialist-backed Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race

https://mins.news/en/item/131777

- Reuters, 2026-11-06 03:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/democratic-socialist-raman-elected-los-angeles-mayor-upset-over-bass-2026-11-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=dd9823f4-1b27-4a29-874b-fcb7ebe53fd2

> Nithya Raman, backed by democratic socialists, beat incumbent Karen Bass in a closely contested race for Los Angeles mayor. Raman said she loves the city and its people and is eager to work with them to build a better future.

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