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Raman defeats Bass in race for LA mayor, ushering in new era of progressive politics
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Frank Stoltze , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· November 5, 2026
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L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman speaks to supporters at the Greek Theater on election night. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via ) Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America who offered a message of hope to a city beset by crises, has beaten Karen Bass in the race for...
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Key points City Councilmember Nithya Raman speaks to supporters at the Greek Theater on election night. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via ) Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America who offered a message of hope to a city beset by crises, has beaten Karen Bass in the race for... More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman speaks to supporters at the Greek Theater on election night. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via ) Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America who offered a message of hope to a city beset by crises, has beaten Karen Bass in the race for...
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