Los Angeles mayoral race: Raman's socialist challenge to Karen Bass
Steady: 4 developments in the last 24 hours, 7 in the last 7 days
Updated 6 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Bass made a claim about helping Raman's constituents with crime.
- Raman threatens to fire McDonnell amidst political maneuvering over police staffing and budget cuts.
- DSA is infiltrating the Democratic Party and may condemn California's status amid political developments involving Bass and Raman.
- Airbnb is lobbying for easier rental rules in LA and providing emergency housing while politically supporting Mayor Karen Bass against Nithya Raman.
- Raman pledged to fire McDonnell and cited Trump's impact on the situation.
How it started
NBC News reported that Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are competing for political office in Los Angeles.
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What happened
NBC News reported that Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are competing for political office in Los Angeles.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bass made a claim about helping Raman's constituents with crime.1 source
- Airbnb is lobbying for easier rental rules in LA and providing emergency housing while politically supporting Mayor Karen Bass against Nithya Raman.Sub-event
China's involvement in the L.A. mayoral race is reported.1 source
Raman and Bass held a mayoral debate.1 source
- Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are running for Los Angeles mayor, with Raman citing data from her City Council District 4.Sub-event
Bass criticized Raman's policy and record during the campaign.1 source
Raman's campaign ad features Kenneth Mejia, while she represents a city council district.1 source
- Nithya Raman has challenged incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, and the Democratic Socialists of America L.A. has endorsed her for the mayoral race.Sub-event
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Nithya Raman is advocating for and overseeing local infrastructure projects in Los Angeles.1 source
- Nithya Raman hired Fight Agency for campaign services, which worked on Graham Platner's campaign spin.Sub-event
The Los Angeles mayoral race features incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman.1 source
Candidates Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are vying for political office in Los Angeles.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nithya Raman
American urban planner and activist
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Karen Bass
American politician and 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
Related events
- Kristin Crowley filed a defamation lawsuit against Karen Bass, who subsequently ousted her following a fire.
- Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Caruso are working together in Los Angeles to speed up development projects.
- Nithya Raman is a mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, while incumbent Karen Bass faces opposition from Park.
- In the L.A. mayoral race, Karen Bass is projected to advance to the runoff, with the gap between candidates tightening.
- Candidates Karen Bass and Raman faced off in a mayoral election debate on October 13, 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- abc7.com
- dailybruin.com
- ucla.edu
- citywatchla.com
- latimes.com
- vtcng.com
- foxla.com
- abc7.com
- latimes.com
- nbclosangeles.com
- thepolypost.com
- nypost.com
- nypost.com
- nypost.com
- abc7.com
- nypost.com
- dailymail.com
- redstate.com
- abc7.com
- nypost.comNithya Raman touts district homeless drop, ducks blame for LA surge
- forbes.com
- nypost.com
- hotair.com
- signalscv.com
- thefederalist.com
- politifact.com
- latimes.com