Nithya Raman has defeated Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Raman, a self-described democratic socialist and current LA City Council member, will become the city's next mayor. Bass, the incumbent, conceded earlier tonight.
The race was closely watched as LA grapples with homelessness, crime, and budget crises. Raman campaigned on progressive housing policies and expanding social services. Critics argue her approach will deepen the city's fiscal problems.
Some observers, including reality TV figure Spencer Pratt who ran as an independent, questioned the election's integrity, though no official challenges have been filed.
Raman, a self-described democratic socialist and current LA City Council member, will become the city's next mayor. Bass, the incumbent, conceded earlier tonight.
The race was closely watched as LA grapples with homelessness, crime, and budget crises. Raman campaigned on progressive housing policies and expanding social services. Critics argue her approach will deepen the city's fiscal problems.
Some observers, including reality TV figure Spencer Pratt who ran as an independent, questioned the election's integrity, though no official challenges have been filed.