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US media: Nithya Raman leads Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
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Politico described Nithya Raman's rise as 'an earthquake' that has jolted Los Angeles's political establishment. The Los Angeles Times reported that Raman is favored to win the L.A. mayor's race, while also noting Republican reactions to 'extinction-level' defeats. ABC7 Los Angeles reported live election results showing Raman increasing her lead over Bass in the LA mayoral race, and LAist reported that Raman pulled ahead of Bass as counting continued. The New York Times listed California 2026 live midterm election results. The aggregated headlines indicate an ongoing vote-counting process in which Raman has moved ahead of Bass, with the race drawing significant political attention.
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Raman Favored to Win LA Mayor's Race
Nithya Raman's surge in the Los Angeles mayoral race is being described as "an earthquake" that has jolted the city's political establishment, according to Politico. Raman is now favored to win the race.
Raman Pulls Ahead of Bass as Counting Continues
Live election results from ABC7 Los Angeles show Raman increasing her lead over Karen Bass in the LA mayoral race. LAist reports that Raman has pulled ahead of Bass as vote counting continues.
GOP Reacts to "Extinction-Level" Defeats
The Los Angeles Times reports that Republicans are reacting to what are being characterized as "extinction-level" defeats.
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Live midterm election results for California 2026 are available via The New York Times.
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Nithya Raman Defeats Incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles Mayoral Race