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Democratic socialist wins Los Angeles mayoral race
First reported Nov 5, 2:41 PM ET · Latest Nov 5, 7:03 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 7:00 PM ET
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Where things stand
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become mayor of Los Angeles, marking a historic win for a democratic socialist in one of the nation’s largest cities, reports say.
Facts
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Timeline
What changed: The upset was confirmed on election night, with Raman securing a narrow victory over Bass.
Every report, newest first
- Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects — CBS News
Raman's win comes after resounding victories for Democrats across the country on Election Day.
- Raman ousts Bass in LA mayor race for historic socialist win — Axios
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman toppled embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a stunning upset, putting South Asian immigrants on course to lead America's two largest cities. Why it matters: With New York's Zohran Mamdani already in office, Raman's win…
- Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass — The Guardian
Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed Nithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles, eking out a narrow win over incumbent Karen Bass, in a major shake-up in local politics…
Questions
- It remains unclear how Raman’s policies on affordable housing and government reform will be implemented amid the pressures of governing a large city. Open
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Raman, a city councilmember since 2020 and self‑described progressive urban planner, ran as a democratic socialist, a political stance that emphasizes public ownership and social welfare. Her win follows a similar socialist victory in New York City, highlighting a growing trend of left‑leaning leadership in major U.S. municipalities.
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