# DSA Threatens to Withdraw Nithya Raman's Mayoral Endorsement

> DSA may revoke Nithya Raman's mayoral endorsement over her refusal to support BDS against Israel.
- Title: DSA Threatens to Withdraw Nithya Raman's Mayoral Endorsement
- Summary: DSA may revoke Nithya Raman's mayoral endorsement over her refusal to support BDS against Israel. Nithya Raman faces losing DSA endorsement after refusing to…
- Keywords: democratic socialists of america, nithya raman, los angeles mayor, boycott divestment sanctions, israel, mayoral race, dsa endorsement, DSA, Threatens, Withdraw, Nithya, Raman's
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/nithya-raman-dsa-endorsement-at-risk-los-angeles-mayor
- Author: Maxwell Adler
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:53:07.842+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: democratic socialists of america, nithya raman, los angeles mayor, boycott divestment sanctions, israel, mayoral race, dsa endorsement
## DSA Endorsement at Risk
Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist of america candidate for los angeles mayor, faces losing dsa endorsement over refusal to support bds against israel.
## National DSA Considers Revocation
The dsa national political committee determined that raman's los angeles chapter violated national rules by not asking her about bds support during endorsement.
## LA Chapter Calls It an Oversight
Los angeles dsa co-chairs admitted failing to include a mandatory bds question during endorsement but claim raman's positions on palestinian rights have evolved significantly.

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## Raman Campaign Unresponsive
Raman's campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment while national dsa declined to comment on the dispute.
## Raman's Political History
Raman won city council victory in 2020 with dsa support but has frustrated some members with positions on policing, housing, and israel.
## Potential Campaign Impact
Losing dsa endorsement could strip raman of volunteers weeks before runoff against mayor karen bass but might help her appeal to moderate voters.
## National Implications
The conflict highlights dsa's struggle to balance ideological purity with electoral pragmatism as it seeks governing power.
## Key takeaway

Nithya Raman faces losing DSA endorsement after refusing to explicitly endorse BDS against Israel.