Karen Bass elected, becoming L.A.'s first woman mayor

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U.S. Rep. Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso Wednesday to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, as voters elevated the first Black woman to hold the post as City Hall contends with multiple scandals that have shaken trust in government, an out-of-control homeless crisis and rising crime rates.

Published 3 months ago · Los Angeles, United States

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Times of India

Los Angeles elects US Rep Karen Bass mayor, first Black woman in post

US News: US representative Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso on Wednesday to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, as voters elevated the first Black w

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Reuters

Democrat Bass wins race for Los Angeles mayor, defeating Caruso

By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES - Karen Bass, a Democratic U.S. congresswoman, was projected on Wednesday to beat Rick Caruso in the race for Los Angeles mayor, becoming the first woman to lead the nation's second-largest city. Bass, 69, was leading real estate developer Caruso by a margin of 53.1% to 46.9% on Wednesday evening with 76% of the vote counted, according to Edison Research.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Karen Bass becomes the first female mayor of Los Angeles

The Democrat takes over as the second Black mayor in LA’s history, beating a rival who spent over $80m of his own money on the race

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Los Angeles elects Karen Bass Mayor, first Black woman in post

The election tested whether voters in the heavily Democratic city were willing to turn away from their liberal tendencies and embrace an emphasis on public safety.

3 months ago·India

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The Independent

Karen Bass projected to beat Rick Caruso to become first female mayor of Los Angeles

Representative Karen Bass has been projected to beat billionaireRick Caruso to become the first female mayor of Los Angeles, and just the second Black person to hold the office.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Karen Bass becomes first Black woman elected Los Angeles mayor

Karen Bass — a Democrat who appeared on Biden’s shortlist for vice president — overcame more than $100 million in spending by billionaire Rick Caruso.

3 months ago·United States

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