Nithya Raman advances in race for LA mayor
Nithya Raman has clinched a spot in the Nov. 2026 ballot in the race for Los Angeles mayor. The City Council woman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the general election.
LOS ANGELES – Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face City Councilmember Nithya Raman, according to the Associated Press’ projections.
With 93% of votes counted on Monday, June 8, Bass had the most votes among mayoral candidates in the June 2 primary with 275,992 (34.3%) with Raman taking the No. 2 spot with 229,576 (28.6%). Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is essentially eliminated from the Nov. 2026 ballot after getting the third most votes with 207,757 (25.8%).
Bass, who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 11 years, faced a crowded race of 13 opponents that included Councilmember Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.Â
Raman, a former ally of Karen Bass, announced her candidacy at the last minute by filing paperwork on Feb. 7, which was the last day to file paperwork to enter the race.Â
The Endorsements
 Organizers who endorsed her included the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, and Coalition for a Better Los Angeles.
“I'm running for a second term because the foundation is laid, and now we can build the city we all deserve — a city where our kids no longer dodge tents on their walk to school. Where hardworking people can afford to live. Where restaurants, soundstages, and downtowns are thriving again. Where every neighborhood reflects the dynamism, the culture, and the spirit of Los Angeles,” said Bass.Â
What’s next:
Bass and Raman will spend the coming months campaigning across Los Angeles to secure the support of a broader electorate before voters head back to the polls.
