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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman defeats Mayor Karen Bass; Raman pays tribute to Bass
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Nov. 3, 2026 mayor's race, CBS News projected. Straight Arrow News and the New York Post report Bass conceded and Raman released a video thanking Bass for her service. All three outlets identify Raman as a Democratic socialist on the City Council.
- From the LeftCBS News: Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
CBS projects Raman over Bass; Raman thanks Bass in a video statement.
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- CenterStraight Arrow News: Bass flames out as Raman takes LA mayoral race
SAN: Councilmember Nithya Raman defeats Mayor Karen Bass in America's second-largest city.
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- From the RightNew York Post: Nithya Raman pays tribute to Karen Bass after winning LA mayoral election
The Post: DSA-backed Raman thanks Bass in her first message as mayor-elect.
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