Nithya Raman Wins LA Mayor
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles.
November 5, 2026 · Updated Nov 5, 8:50pm ET
The New York TimesNithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Defeating Karen Bass
CBS NewsNithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race, CBS News projects
Washington ExaminerKaren Bass loses to onetime ally Nithya Raman for Los Angeles mayor
The GuardianWho is Nithya Raman, the democratic socialist who will be Los Angeles’s next mayor?
USA TODAY'A new chapter.’ What Raman supporters say in fierce LA mayor race
New York PostNithya Raman’s victory means four years of destructive chaos — and her socialist revolution will leave LA in ruins
CNNDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman will defeat Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, CNN projects
Associated PressDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Just the NewsLos Angeles mayoral race between Bass and Raman still undecided
Los Angeles TimesHow did your neighborhood vote for L.A. mayor?
BBC NewsNithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayor over incumbent Karen Bass
Breitbart NewsDemocratic Socialist Nithya Raman Projected Winner for L.A. Mayor
Al JazeeraNithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayor
NBC NewsDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayor’s race
Washington TimesLos Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass
TIME MagazineDemocratic Socialist Mayors Will Now Run LA, New York, and D.C.
Straight Arrow NewsBass flames out as Raman takes LA mayoral race
The Center SquareDSA-endorsed Raman elected Los Angeles mayor; Bass concedes
El PaisNithya Raman defeats Karen Bass to become Los Angeles’ first Asian-American mayor
Religion News ServiceNithya Raman, a practicing Hindu, elected as mayor of Los Angeles
The Daily WireLos Angeles Elects West Coast Mamdani As New Mayor
MS NOWNithya Raman ousts Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in upset
DeadlineL.A. Mayor Election 2026 Results
The Post MillennialSocialist Nithya Raman ousts Karen Bass to become mayor of LA
Joe.My.God.Socialist Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race
VarietyNithya Raman Wins L.A. Mayor’s Race as Karen Bass Concedes
Daily MailLA elects its wokest ever mayor Nithya Raman as Karen Bass is ousted
ReasonDemocratic Socialist Nithya Raman set to oust L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
TownhallLos Angeles Has a New Socialist Mayor
Hot AirGreat News: DSA Claims America's 2nd-Largest City Too
RedStateSocialist Nithya Raman Projected to Win Los Angeles Mayoral Race (Update: Bass Concedes)
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What happened
Updated Nov 5, 8:50pm ET- Nithya Raman
Nithya RamanAmerican urban planner and activist (born 1981) won the Los Angeles mayoral race, and incumbent Karen Bass
Karen BassAmerican politician and 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles conceded Thursday, making Raman mayor-elect. - The latest county tally showed Raman leading Bass 52.1% to 47.9%, with about 76% of expected ballots counted.
- Raman, a 45-year-old city councilmember and democratic socialist born in India, will become Los Angeles’ first South Asian mayor.
- Raman promised more affordable housing, better public transit and improved city services, and pledged to halve street homelessness before the 2028 Olympics.
- Raman will take office in December, with Bass promising a smooth transition as ballot counting continues.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets largely framed Raman’s victory as a generational shift and another breakthrough for democratic socialists. The New York Times highlighted younger voters and renters, calling it a “sweeping success” for progressive leaders; CNN described a blow to the Democratic establishment, while The Guardian emphasized dissatisfaction with the city’s direction.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized Raman’s socialist ties and voter frustration with Bass’s leadership. Breitbart placed the result among growing DSA-backed victories, while the Washington Examiner stressed wildfire response, homelessness and basic services. New York Post opinion pieces went further, warning of “destructive chaos” and urging Raman to abandon socialist policies.
Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Nov 6Nithya Raman Holds First Press ConferenceMostly Right
- Nov 5Nithya Raman Wins LA Mayor (this story)Leans Right
- Nov 4Nithya Raman Leads Karen BassLeans Right
- Nov 3Mayor Bass Faces Nithya RamanMostly Right
