Incumbent Karen Bass holds a clear edge in the November 3 runoff against City Councilmember Nithya Raman, reflecting her established citywide coalitions, endorsements from multiple council members and labor groups, and stronger performance in primary precincts across South Los Angeles and Latino-majority neighborhoods. The June 2 primary results—Bass at 34.3% and Raman at 29%—eliminated other contenders and set up an intraparty contest centered on homelessness accountability, housing production, and city control over spending through agencies like LAHSA. Recent exchanges, including Raman’s September push for greater City Hall oversight and the Democratic Socialists of America’s endorsement of her, highlight policy contrasts but have not shifted the underlying voter base advantages that sustain Bass’s lead in trader pricing.

Sep 3 2026

Spencer Pratt rallies supporters as Los Angeles mayoral race enters final stretch

Nithya Raman dips to 32%3%

Spencer Pratt's active campaigning in early September influenced voter preferences and market sentiment, particularly affecting Nithya Raman's price as Pratt's supporters considered runoff choices.

Sep 2 2026

Los Angeles chapter of Democratic Socialists of America endorses Nithya Raman for mayor

The local DSA chapter endorsed Nithya Raman, boosting her progressive credentials and grassroots organizing efforts in the final stretch of the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass.

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