# Nithya Raman unseats Karen Bass as Los Angeles mayor

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democratic-socialist-defeats-incumbent-karen-bass-in-los-angeles-mayors-race/
- Published: 2026-11-06T03:33:16+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6e3xxwk3k11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Nithya Raman has unseated incumbent Karen Bass as Los Angeles mayor.
- Her victory gives the two largest US cities democratic socialist mayors.
- The 2025 fires and city response were major issues in the race.

## Summary

The latest results confirm that Nithya Raman has defeated Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, completing a striking upset by a candidate once considered a long shot. Her win gives the two largest US cities mayors who identify as democratic socialists and signals support for a more progressive direction in Los Angeles.

Raman, an Indian immigrant and city council member, campaigned on reducing homelessness, increasing housing and improving city services, while pledging to protect residents from immigration enforcement. The 2025 fires, which killed dozens and destroyed neighbourhoods, became a major issue after Bass faced criticism over her absence during the emergency and the city’s response. Raman will oversee preparations for the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics; Bass conceded, saying voters had spoken.

## Coverage

- [BBC World: Nithya Raman unseats Karen Bass as Los Angeles mayor](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6e3xxwk3k11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [New York Post: Nithya Raman can succeed as mayor — but not with socialist policies](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/opinion/nithya-raman-can-succeed-as-mayor-but-not-with-socialist-policies/)
- [New York Post: Who is Nithya Raman, the socialist to be LA’s next mayor?](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/us-news/who-is-nithya-raman-the-democratic-socialist-to-be-las-mayor/)

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