multi source·6/9/2026·17 sources analyzed
Left-wing candidate advances to LA mayor runoff
Nithya Raman will compete against incumbent Karen Bass in the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election. Raman's primary success eliminates the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pratt from the race. (sources: france24, thehill, ap, theguardian, nbcnews)
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Modern Action Briefing
Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate, has advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass. This outcome removes the Republican candidate Spencer Pratt from contention.
- Nithya Raman ran on a democratic socialist platform.
- Karen Bass is the incumbent mayor of Los Angeles.
- The runoff election is scheduled for November.
Why it matters
The results reflect ongoing dynamics within the Democratic Party and the impact of endorsements in local elections.
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