Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Defeated By City Councilmember Nithya Raman In Reelection Bid

Karen Bass, Nithya Raman

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Defeated By City Councilmember Nithya Raman In Reelection Bid

#LosAngeles is getting a new mayor. According to CBS News projections, City Councilmember Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Mayor #KarenBass in the city’s 2026 mayoral election. Raman, a Democratic socialist, launched her surprise campaign in February despite previously endorsing Bass for reelection. Initially calling her bid a “long shot,” Raman gained momentum after beating reality TV personality #SpencerPratt in the June primary, ultimately advancing to face Bass in the general election. The race remained tight leading up to Election Day, with a late October poll showing both candidates tied at 40% support among likely voters. Raman, who joined the City Council in 2020, has focused heavily on housing affordability and homelessness. Meanwhile, Bass, who received endorsements from Gov. #GavinNewsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, previously announced that this would be her final campaign for public office.