Nithya Raman | Los Angeles/Hyderabad, November 5, 2026 (Maxim News): Kerala-born Indian-American politician Nithya Raman has taken the lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, according to the latest available results. However, the race has not yet been officially called, and vote counting is continuing.
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Raman has secured 51.67 per cent of the votes counted, while Bass has received 48.33 per cent, according to results published by the Los Angeles County Registrar. The figures show Raman leading with 405,193 votes against Bass’s 379,069.
Raman entered the mayoral contest against fellow Democrat Bass, who was seeking a second term. The race has drawn attention amid public debate over the city’s handling of issues including wildfires, homelessness, public safety and municipal services.
Nithya Raman Background and Political Journey
Born in Kerala in 1981, Raman moved to the United States with her family at the age of six. She studied at Harvard University and later earned a master’s degree in urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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Before entering Los Angeles politics, she worked on urban planning and development issues and founded Transparent Chennai, an urban research initiative in India. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and later became a member of the Los Angeles City Council.
During her campaign, Raman focused on improving basic municipal services, including repairing potholes and upgrading streetlights. Her lead in the ongoing count has put her in a strong position, but the final outcome will be known only after the remaining ballots are counted and the results are certified.
If elected, Raman would take charge of Los Angeles as the city prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games.
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