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Raman's Lead Over Bass Grows To More Than 26,000 Votes In LA Mayor Race
The latest poll shows both candidates at 40 percent, with 19 percent of likely voters still undecided as ballot counting continues.
- According to the latest Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll, the mayoral race between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman remains deadlocked with both candidates polling at 40% as Election Day approaches on Tuesday.
- Candidates offer distinct visions for Los Angeles, as Bass leans on her Inside Safe initiative to reduce homelessness, while Raman advocates for stronger tenant protections and expanded unarmed crisis response teams.
- While Bass reports a 49% reduction in homelessness within districts utilizing Inside Safe, critics note the program has cost over $300 million, with 40% of participants returning to the streets.
- Bass criticized Raman for her debate remarks calling the LAPD under former Police Chief Daryl Gates a "gold standard" for immigration noncooperation, though Raman claims the accusation deliberately twisted her words.
- The winner faces immediate pressure to manage the 2028 Olympics, ongoing housing affordability crises, and public safety concerns as voters weigh whether to maintain current leadership or pursue new direction.
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Angelenos Set To Settle Race For Next LA Mayor
A hard-fought race for Los Angeles mayor comes to a head Tuesday, when voters choose between incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, her former ally. Bass, who is seeking a second term leading the second-largest city in the nation, is neck-and-neck with Raman in terms of voter support, according to a UC Berkeley […]
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right16Center29Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Center
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53% Center
L 18%
C 53%
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