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Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race, CBS News projects
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Councilmember Nithya Raman has been projected by CBS News to win the Los Angeles mayoral race, defeating incumbent Karen Bass, marking the first time since 2005 that a challenger has unseated a sitting LA mayor.
- Raman, a Democratic socialist and former city council member known for her advocacy on homelessness and rent control, expressed gratitude to her supporters and pledged to work to earn the trust of all Angelenos, including Bass voters.
- Karen Bass conceded the race, congratulated Raman, and committed to a smooth transition, while reflecting on her decades of public service and announcing this will be her final campaign for office.
- The election followed a competitive primary where Raman and Bass emerged as frontrunners, with polls showing a tight race in the final weeks; notable endorsements included Governor Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris for Bass, and late support from billionaire Rick Caruso despite his reservations about Raman.
- LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger emphasized the need for collaboration on key issues such as homelessness, public safety, and housing affordability following Raman’s victory.
