Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
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Key Points:
- Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a contest between two Democrats and former political allies.
- Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality TV personality, failed to make the runoff despite initial national attention.
- Raman's late entry and progressive platform challenge Bass’s establishment-backed campaign, focusing on issues like homelessness, housing, and city services.
- Bass, the first Black woman mayor of LA, received under 35% of the vote in the primary, indicating vulnerability despite endorsements from prominent Democrats.
- The slow counting of California mail ballots played a key role in the delayed determination of the runoff candidates, with late-arriving Democratic votes boosting Raman’s totals.