Nithya Raman Secures Spot in L.A. Mayoral Runoff Against Bass
WHO:
AP - Nithya Raman was elected to the city council with the support of the Democratic Socialists of America.
AP - Karen Bass is the first Black woman to hold the post of Mayor of Los Angeles.
US Magazine - Spencer Pratt's bid for L.A. mayor has seemingly come to an end.
ABC News - Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are both Democrats and former political allies.
Boston.com - Nithya Raman, a progressive candidate and LA City Council member, and Karen Bass, the current Mayor of Los Angeles.
Rolling Stone - Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality television personality from “The Hills.”
WHAT:
AP - The election results showed that Bass received under 35% of the vote, indicating a vulnerable position for an incumbent.
AP - Nithya Raman stated, “If you’re as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you’ll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone.”
AP - Raman expressed, “What we are doing right now is just not working,” regarding the city's strategy for homelessness.
AP - The Los Angeles Police Department currently has about 8,600 officers, down from about 10,000 in 2020.
AP - Tanika Vickers, a housing nonprofit worker, stated she voted for Raman because she felt she was the most qualified to execute her plans and fulfill the city's needs.
AP - Nithya Raman gained votes on Spencer Pratt in every vote update since Election Day, extending her lead over Pratt to nearly 22,000 votes.
AP - The election was technically nonpartisan, with candidates appearing on the ballot without party identification.
US Magazine - Multiple outlets reported on June 8 that Pratt's rival Nithya Raman will officially advance to face Mayor Karen Bass head-to-head in November.
ABC News - Nithya Raman's advancement to the runoff sets up a matchup between two Democrats to run Los Angeles, a city with nearly 4 million residents.
Boston.com - Nithya Raman advanced to the November runoff election against Karen Bass.
Rolling Stone - Nithya Raman knocked out Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
WHERE:
ABC News - The city of Los Angeles has a population of nearly 4 million.
Boston.com - Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The general election for Mayor of Los Angeles is scheduled for November.
NO_NEW_FACTS
Boston.com - The runoff election is scheduled for November.
WHY:
AP - The election will test whether voters in Los Angeles want to move further to the political left to address issues like homelessness and rising rent prices.
NO_NEW_FACTS
Rolling Stone - Nithya Raman's advancement indicates a shift in voter preference away from MAGA-aligned candidates like Spencer Pratt.
HOW:
AP - California's vote counting process takes a long time, with ballots counted if postmarked by Election Day and arriving within seven days.
NO_NEW_FACTS
Rolling Stone - Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in the election process, securing her place in the runoff.
(UPDATED June 9, 2026 13:50 UTC)
In the latest election results, Bass received under 35% of the vote, highlighting a vulnerable position for the incumbent. Nithya Raman, who is advocating for change, expressed her frustration with the city's current approach to homelessness, stating, “What we are doing right now is just not working,” and invited supporters to join her movement for a more effective city. Additionally, Tanika Vickers, a housing nonprofit worker, voiced her support for Raman, believing she is the most qualified to address the city's pressing needs.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 11:54 UTC)
Nithya Raman has been elected to the city council with strong backing from the Democratic Socialists of America, extending her lead over Spencer Pratt to nearly 22,000 votes as she gained support in every update since Election Day. In a historic moment for Los Angeles, Karen Bass has become the first Black woman to hold the position of Mayor, marking a significant milestone in the city's leadership. The recent election, which was technically nonpartisan, will serve as a crucial test for voters who are considering whether to lean further left in addressing pressing issues like homelessness and rising rent prices.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 10:10 UTC)
Spencer Pratt's bid for mayor of Los Angeles has seemingly come to an end, as multiple outlets reported that his rival Nithya Raman will officially advance to face Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming election. The general election for Mayor of Los Angeles is scheduled for November. This development marks a significant shift in the city's political landscape as the candidates prepare for their head-to-head matchup.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 08:08 UTC)
Nithya Raman's advancement to the runoff has set the stage for a significant matchup between her and Karen Bass, both Democrats and former political allies, as they compete to lead Los Angeles. This city, home to nearly 4 million residents, is gearing up for a pivotal election. With the stakes high, the outcome will undoubtedly impact the future of this vibrant metropolis.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 04:21 UTC)
In a significant development in the Los Angeles mayoral race, Nithya Raman, a progressive candidate and current city council member, has advanced to the runoff election against the current Mayor, Karen Bass, scheduled for November. Raman's success comes after she knocked out Republican Spencer Pratt, a former reality television personality, indicating a shift in voter preference away from MAGA-aligned candidates. This election marks a pivotal moment in Los Angeles politics as Raman secures her place in the upcoming runoff.