Raman Takes Narrow Lead Over Bass in LA Mayoral Race as Mail-In Ballots Await

Raman Takes Narrow Lead Over Bass in LA Mayoral Race as Mail-In Ballots Await

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Nithya Raman held a narrow lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race on November 4, with experts saying the still-uncounted mail-in ballots could tip the result in her favor. Earlier returns on October 28 had shown Bass ahead by a small margin, and a University of California-Berkeley poll released on October 30 recorded both candidates at 40 % support with 19 % undecided. The contest was described as a tough challenge for Bass, with affordability concerns dominating the campaign, and former mayoral hopeful Rick Caruso announced he would cast his vote for Bass, citing recent collaboration and her readiness for the city’s future.

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Rick Caruso Karen Bass Nithya Raman Jimmy McDonnell ABC7

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Los Angeles, California, United States Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, United States

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 01

    It’s striking how close this race is, but I keep thinking about the folks struggling to pay rent or find a place to live while all this political jockeying happens. Whoever wins, the real test is whether the city’s institutions can actually ease that daily squeeze without leaving the most vulnerable behind.

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November 04, 2026
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Raman Leads Bass in Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Mail-In Ballots Pending
Raman Leads Bass in Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Mail-In Ballots Pending

Los Angeles Times • 04 Nov 20:37

City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a narrow lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, with experts expecting later vote-by-mail counts to favor Raman.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Los Angeles mayoral race remains tight as Karen Bass leads Nithya Raman by a small margin
Los Angeles mayoral race remains tight as Karen Bass leads Nithya Raman by a small margin

Los Angeles Times • 04 Nov 05:48

Early returns show incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman, though the gap is narrow and later ballots could shift the result.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
November 01, 2026
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Karen Bass Faces Tough Challenge in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Karen Bass Faces Tough Challenge in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

The Guardian • 01 Nov 10:00

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is battling a strong challenge from progressive candidate Nithya Raman as affordability issues dominate the election landscape.

Credibility 78% Manip. 18% Center
October 28, 2026
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Los Angeles mayoral race tightens as new poll shows Bass and Raman tied
Los Angeles mayoral race tightens as new poll shows Bass and Raman tied

Los Angeles Times • 28 Oct 10:00

A University of California-Berkeley poll released Wednesday finds incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman each at 40% support among likely voters, with 19% undecided ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Center
October 27, 2026
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Rick Caruso Announces He Will Vote for Mayor Karen Bass in Upcoming Election
Rick Caruso Announces He Will Vote for Mayor Karen Bass in Upcoming Election

ABC7 Los Angeles • 27 Oct 01:37

Former mayoral candidate Rick Caruso said he will cast his ballot for incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, citing recent collaboration and her preparedness for the city’s future.

Credibility 72% Manip. 34% Center

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