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LA Mayor Karen Bass outpaces Councilmember Nithya Raman in campaign fundraising
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The councilmember's recent contributions total $170,000.
Fundraising efforts are underway in Los Angeles . A significant gap has emerged between the campaign funds of Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman. The amount raised by the mayor exceeds that of the councilmember.
The councilmember's recent contributions total $170,000. In contrast, the mayor's recent contributions are substantially higher. Further details on the campaign finances are available, including the total amounts raised by each candidate and the results of the primary election that determined the runoff candidates.
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Category: government Published: August 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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