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

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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4 novembre 2026
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Odds favor Nithya Raman for L.A. mayor, experts say. Here's why
Odds favor Nithya Raman for L.A. mayor, experts say. Here's why

Los Angeles Times • 04 nov. 20h37

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

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Mayor Karen Bass leads Councilmember Nithya Raman by a narrow margin
Mayor Karen Bass leads Councilmember Nithya Raman by a narrow margin

Los Angeles Times • 04 nov. 05h48

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

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1 novembre 2026
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An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late
An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late

The Guardian • 01 nov. 10h00

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

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28 octobre 2026
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Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows
Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows

Los Angeles Times • 28 oct. 10h00

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.

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27 octobre 2026
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In ABC7 exclusive, Rick Caruso says he's voting for Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
In ABC7 exclusive, Rick Caruso says he's voting for Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race

ABC7 Los Angeles • 27 oct. 01h37

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.

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