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Nithya Raman Wins LA Mayoral Race
India-born Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race.
In brief
India-born Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race. India-born Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race after defeating incumbent Karen Bass. Originally reported by India Today.
Nithya Raman Defeats Karen Bass
India-born Nithya Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race.
Campaign Focus
Raman campaigned on tackling homelessness, improving civic services and reforming policing.
Democratic Socialists Backed
Raman was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America during her campaign.
Bass Concedes Defeat
Bass conceded defeat and said she had called Raman to congratulate her.
Bass' Political Challenges
Bass became the first Los Angeles mayor in two decades to lose re-election due to Palisades Fire impact.
Raman's Homelessness Plan
Raman proposed expanding medical outreach teams to work with homeless residents by 2028.
Political Support for Bass
Bass received strong backing from California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
In short
India-born Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race after defeating incumbent Karen Bass.
