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Los Angeles mayor’s race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

At least 30 candidates have filed to challenge Mayor Karen Bass amid criticism over fire response and city management, with Bass winning 53.1% in 2022, officials said.

  • At least 30 candidates are vying to be the next mayor of Los Angeles as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection.
  • Bass faced backlash for being in Ghana during a deadly 2025 wildfire that destroyed 6,000 homes.
  • Candidates like tech executive Miller, community organizer Huang, and reality star Pratt are criticizing Bass and promising change on issues like homelessness and public safety.
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Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire.

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Westside Current broke the news in on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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