NewsLos Angeles Times – CaliforniaNovember 1, 2026Los Angeles County
L.A. to decide whether to stay the course with Mayor Bass or vote for change with Raman
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Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are in a dead heat for the final days of the Los Angeles mayoral race. Voters face a choice between Bass's established administration or Raman's progressive platform, following a contentious nine-month campaign defined by debates over homelessness, the Palisades fire response, and city finances.
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The winning candidate will take office as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, manages a rising homelessness count, and negotiates critical labor contracts with city employee unions.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonAaron Sosnick“Put $8 million into outside campaign committees promoting Raman.”PersonJim McDonnell“Police chief whose status was debated by candidates.”PersonLindsey Horvath“Represented the burn area and endorsed Nithya Raman.”locationHollywood Hills“Nithya Raman's council district.”PersonKaren Bass“Current Mayor of Los Angeles seeking reelection.”PersonSandhya Kambhampati“Times data and graphics journalist who contributed to the report.”OrganizationLos Angeles Homeless Services Authority“Subject to funding removal efforts by the county board.”PersonRae Huang“Mayoral challenger in the primary election.”PersonSpencer Pratt“Mayoral challenger who ran as an unpredictable presence in the primary.”locationBoyle Heights“Site of a warehouse fire involving the stench of rotting meat.”locationSilver Lake“Area included in Nithya Raman's council district.”PersonNithya Raman“Los Angeles City Councilmember running for mayor against Karen Bass.”locationGhana“Site of a diplomatic event attended by Mayor Bass during the Palisades fire.”PersonRick Caruso“Defeated mayoral candidate in 2022 who criticized Bass.”OrganizationAirbnb“Provided much of the funding for the Central City Assn.”PersonKristin Crowley“Criticized city leaders over cuts to Fire Department operations.”OrganizationCentral City Assn.“Benefited Bass with $2 million in spending during the runoff.”OrganizationDemocratic Socialists of America“Aligned with Nithya Raman and endorsed her in the runoff.”PersonAustin Beutner“Mayoral challenger in the primary election.”locationLos Angeles“City holding the mayoral election.”PersonDan Schnur“Teaches political communications at USC and UC Berkeley.”OrganizationLos Angeles Police Protective League“Political action committee spent about $6 million against Raman.”locationReseda“Area included in Nithya Raman's council district.”