US EditionProgressive candidate launches last-minute challenge to Karen Bass for LA mayor
Nithya Raman launched her campaign focusing on housing, homelessness, and public safety, entering hours before the filing deadline amid criticism of Mayor Bass's crisis management.
- Early Saturday, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman filed her declaration to run for mayor just hours before the noon cutoff, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
- This week, a string of high-profile decisions changed the mayoral landscape as Rick Caruso declined a rematch Thursday, Austin Beutner withdrew, and Lindsey Horvath ruled out a run before the filing deadline period.
- Citing concerns about budget, Raman said `We are making decisions about our budget that are based on political calculations, as opposed to what is best for Angelenos and what is best for Los Angeles' middle class`, and plans to challenge Mayor Karen Bass on housing and affordability.
- Raman's entry could reshape endorsements and the path to the primary as candidates must gather 500 voter signatures and file petitions by March 4, with withdrawal by March 9 ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary.
- As scrutiny of City Hall grows, Yaroslavsky said the coming months will determine whether challengers can gain traction, amid Bass's denials of alleged edits to the LAFD report.
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Councilwoman Challenges Karen Bass in Los Angeles Mayor’s Race
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman entered the race for mayor on Feb. 7, challenging incumbent and political ally Karen Bass hours before the noon deadline for candidates to file paperwork for the June 2 primary. During a morning news conference, Raman said she and Bass share many values about what matters for the city, but that Los Angeles faces issues with affordability and housing, among other things, that she hopes to cha…
Los Angeles Mayor's Race Kicks off Amid Homelessness, Raids and Fallout From Deadly 2025 Wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire and ongoing criticism of City Hall on issues from street paving to homelessness. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The deadline is Saturday for […]
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