Your last-minute guide to the L.A. mayor's race: Bass vs. Raman
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Set us as preferred Here is a last-minute guide to the race for Los Angeles mayor, which pits incumbent Karen Bass against Councilmember Nithya Raman.California Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce reelection challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman, setting up a generational contest between two Democrats with sharply different political coalitions.Here are Q&As with each of the candidates.
California In an interview with The Times, Mayor Karen Bass talked about her response to the Palisades fire, police hiring, her management style at City Hall and her biggest mistake as mayor.California In an interview with The Times, Councilmember Nithya Raman addressed topics including homelessness, how her stance on the LAPD has changed over time, and her biggest mistake on the council.Bass has struggled with unfavorable ratings in the wake of the 2025 firestorm.
Homelessness, the Boyle Heights warehouse fire and other issues have made her vulnerable.But she holds a fundraising lead.
Raman says she‘s a candidate of change.But some of her positions and her connection to the Democratic Socialists of America have raised eyebrows, and key allies are backing Bass.The latest Los Angeles Times/UC Berkeley poll showed the race in a dead heat.
California Although Bass brought in more money, Raman had a larger amount socked away for the final push ahead of the Nov.3 election, according to reports filed this week.HousingBass points to fast-tracked affordable housing, while Raman has championed strong tenant protections.
YIMBY groups back Raman; construction and trade groups favor Bass.California Karen Bass and Nithya Raman both have plans to help L.A.’s housing crisis.
Will either make living here more affordable?PolicingBass has publicly backed LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, saying the Police Department could be thrown into disarray if he is removed before the 2028 Olympic Games.Raman has called for a change in LAPD leadership ...