Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayor

Source: Al Jazeera · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 20:46 · 2 d ago

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DSA-backed Raman will lead America's second largest city, promising action on homelessness and affordable housing.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 20:46 by Al Jazeera and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• ABC7 Los Angeles: Interactive map shows where Angelenos voted for Nithya Raman over Karen Bass in L.A. mayoral race
• The Guardian: LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark — Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped…
• KTLA: ‘People are hungry for change,’ says the only L.A. County supervisor who endorsed Nithya Raman

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