# Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in Tight Race for Los Angeles Mayor

Early election returns show Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in a close contest for Los Angeles mayor. The result will shape the city’s leadership on major issues such as housing, public safety, and homelessness.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/politics/news/karen-bass-nithya-raman-l-a-mayor-1236938860/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:50:19 +0000