Nithya Raman Holds First Press Conference
Nithya Raman held her first press conference as Los Angeles mayor-elect.
November 6, 2026 · Updated Nov 5, 10:38pm ET
CBS NewsNithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race, CBS News projects
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Epoch TimesNithya Raman Defeats Incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
BBC NewsNithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayor over incumbent Karen Bass
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What happened
Updated Nov 5, 10:38pm ET- Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman
Nithya RamanAmerican urban planner and activist (born 1981) held her first press conference Thursday at the Original Farmers Market, facing questions about her plans for the police department. - Raman said she had spoken with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
Jim McDonnellAmerican sheriff earlier that day, calling it one of her first calls after winning. - She called public safety the city’s most important service and said both she and McDonnell were committed to delivering it.
- Raman did not directly answer whether she would follow through on her campaign pledge to replace McDonnell or reduce police staffing.
- She said discussions with police leadership would continue during the transition as she prepares to take office in mid-December.
How the left told it
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How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets highlighted Raman’s defeat of an incumbent and her socialist ties, but differed in tone. The New York Post said she “struggles to answer tough questions” and argued she could succeed “but not with socialist policies.” The Epoch Times focused on the result, her promises and the transition.
Los Angeles Mayoral Race
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- Nov 3Mayor Bass Faces Nithya RamanMostly Right
