# Democratic socialists poised to lead LA, NYC and DC? CNN breaks it down

https://mins.news/en/video/132861

- CNN, 2026-11-06 17:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMaYWpki3EE

> CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Democratic socialist and city councilmember Nithya Raman will defeat incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Her win means the country’s two largest cities, New York and Los Angeles, will be led by democratic socialists next year.

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