Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a high-profile contest for leadership of the nation’s second-largest city.
With more than 92% of ballots counted, Raman captured over 28% of the vote, ensuring her place in the runoff.
Mayor Bass, who sought reelection, failed to win an outright majority, triggering a head-to-head contest under Los Angeles election rules.
The result sets the stage for a competitive campaign focused on issues including public safety, homelessness, housing affordability, and the city’s economic future.
The runoff is expected to highlight contrasting visions for Los Angeles as voters decide whether to grant Bass another term or elevate Raman to the mayor’s office.
The November election will be closely watched as a measure of voter sentiment in one of America’s most influential Democratic strongholds.
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BREAKING: Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman will be the second candidate to advance to the city's November mayoral runoff election, the Associated Press projects. https://t.co/JdqmF4UVnX
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