Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
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Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed
Nithya Raman at a campaign event earlier this year. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty ImagesNithya Raman at a campaign event earlier this year. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty ImagesDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed
Nithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles, eking out a narrow win over incumbent Karen Bass, in a major shake-up in local politics that reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the city.
