Disturbing voter trend emerges in Nithya Ramans own backyard amid LA election fury

Nithya Raman’s dramatic surge into the Los Angeles mayoral runoff comes with warning sign inside the election map.While Raman ultimately overtook Spencer Pratt citywide to secure a spot in November’s runoff against Mayor Karen Bass, large portions of the City Council district she currently represents appeared to favor other candidates.A neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown in the LA Times of the June primaries shows Council District 4 split between Raman, Bass and Pratt, with Pratt dominating much of the San Fernando Valley, and Bass also finding support in several neighborhoods represented by the councilwoman.Raman’s strongest support appeared concentrated in East Hollywood, Los Feliz and surrounding progressive neighborhoods.The map comes just weeks after residents across District 4 told The California Post they felt increasingly disconnected from the council office and frustrated by what they described as a lack of responsiveness from Raman and her staff.Among them was longtime district resident and animal advocate Shira Scott Astrof, who lives near Runyon Canyon.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story “I was shocked and horrified at how she treated people,” Astrof previously told The California Post.Astrof said her frustrations began while trying to help residents in her building navigate affordable housing concerns and fears about potentially losing their housing.Because tenant protections had become one of Raman’s signature issues, Astrof expected the council office would step in.“I either got wrong information, rude information, but most of the time they just wouldn’t answer our emails or return calls,” Astrof said.“She ran on her biggest thing being that she protects renters.”California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, Ti...