The Democratic socialist joins a growing number of left-wing leaders elected to office in cities across the US amid anger over affordability.
Key takeaways
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Eric Garcetti to become the next Los Angeles mayor, winning 52% of the vote against 48%. Raman, a Democratic Socialist, campaigned on infrastructure improvements and affordability concerns.
- Raman secured 52% of the vote compared to the incumbent's 48% with three-quarters of votes counted.
- The 45-year-old candidate focused on fixing broken streetlights and sidewalks while addressing housing affordability.
- Raman will lead the city as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Nithya Raman was the first Los Angeles city council member affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America. (EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousted incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, ending a heated race that saw the one-time allies spar over frustration with the status quo.
Bass called Raman on Thursday to concede, after the latest numbers showed Raman with 52% of the vote against the outgoing mayor's 48%, with three-quarters of votes counted.
"I'm deeply honored to be your next mayor," said Raman, 45, in a statement on social media.
"I love this city. I believe in its people. The work ahead will be hard, and change will take time. And together, we are going to build a future as extraordinary as the city we call home."
