Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Advance in Los Angeles Mayor Race
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist, has advanced to the November general election for mayor, where she will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman's victory came after a divisive primary campaign that saw right-wing reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who was funded by GOP backers, ultimately lose out. The general election will now be a contest between two Democrats, with Raman facing an uphill battle against the established Democratic machine.
- ▪Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election.
- ▪The primary campaign saw the emergence of Spencer Pratt, a right-wing reality TV star who was funded by outside conservative groups.
- ▪The general election will be a contest between two Democrats, with Raman running to the left of Bass.
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Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Advance in Los Angeles Mayor Race City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election. Jessica Washington, Jonah Valdez June 8 2026, 9:41 p.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman at her primary election night party at Boomtown Brewery on June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. Photo: Gina Ferrazi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The surprising and divisive mayoral campaign of right-wing reality TV star Spencer Pratt came to an end on Monday, when Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, claimed her spot on the general election ballot…
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