Karen Bass Allies Fear Losing Momentum

Bass' campaign struggles as Raman gains energy in LA mayoral race.

Sep 16, 2026

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Karen Bass Allies Fear Losing Momentum

Bass' campaign struggles as Raman gains energy in LA mayoral race.

In brief

Bass' campaign struggles as Raman gains energy in LA mayoral race. Bass' allies worry Raman has momentum in LA mayor race due to strong labor backing and Pratt voters. Originally reported by California Post.

Allies sound alarm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaking at a podium with the city seal during a press conference.

Bass’ allies say Raman has campaign momentum.

“Those are serious unions with people and money. That was a bit surprising”

Labor unions back Raman

LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman speaking at a press conference.

Raman gains support from major labor groups.

“I think you have to give Nithya the advantage”

Bass’ campaign worries

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaking at the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference.

Bass’ team fears losing voter engagement.

“We’ve always known that this was going to be a tight race”

Pratt voters critical

Nithya Raman speaks at a rally against Lineage Logistics in Boyle Heights.

Pratt voters could sway runoff outcome.

“If the Bass team isn’t targeting Pratt voters, they’re making a mistake of epic proportions”

Bass’ low-energy campaign

Bass runs low-activity race against Raman.

“Bass is running a low-activity campaign”

Bass’ attacks on Raman

Bass targets Raman’s voting record.

“Raman would be a disaster”

What happens next

What happens next

Bass must win over Pratt voters before election.

“Bass needs to give Pratt voters a reason to vote against Raman”

The bottom line

Bass' allies worry Raman has momentum in LA mayor race due to strong labor backing and Pratt voters.

Read the original on California Post

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