Raman’s surprise challenge unsettles Bass in LA’s high-stakes mayoral race
A late-breaking challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass upends Los Angeles’s previously sluggish mayoral contest. Bass’s camp emphasizes her proven record on homelessness and public safety, while Raman touts urgent change and addresses long‑running city issues with a fresh, activist profile. The race features high‑profile endorsements dynamics, a mix of supporters from the left and center, and questions about Raman’s ability to scale a citywide campaign in three months, all set against LA’s ongoing wildfire memories, local crises, and a polarized national political backdrop. The outcome could hinge on whether voters prefer stability with caution or urgency for new leadership ahead of the June primary.
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