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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 5, 2026

DSA-endorsed Raman elected Los Angeles mayor; Bass concedes

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In a historic upset, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become the city's next mayor. The Associated Press called the race on Thursday afternoon, showing Raman with approximately 52.1% of the vote to Bass's 47.9%. Bass has conceded and pledged a smooth transition. Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), will take office next month, marking the first time in 20 years a sitting Los Angeles mayor has lost a reelection bid. Her victory follows similar wins by democratic socialist mayoral candidates in New York City, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., signaling a generational shift in urban municipal leadership.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race
  • Karen Bass has conceded the election
  • Raman is a member of the Los Angeles City Council
  • Raman is a member of or endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
  • Raman entered the race after previously endorsing Bass for reelection
  • The Associated Press called the race on Thursday

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  • Raman led with 429,450 votes (52.1%) to Bass's 394,796 (47.9%)
  • Raman is India-born
  • Raman is 45 years old and Bass is 73 years old
  • Bass is the first Los Angeles mayor to lose a reelection bid in 20 years
  • Raman will take office next month
  • Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City last year
  • Janeese Lewis George was elected mayor of Washington, D.C. on Tuesday
  • Katie Wilson is the mayor of Seattle
  • Spencer Pratt ran as a Republican outsider in the primary but failed to reach the general election

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