Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman Advances to Mayoral Runoff Against Karen Bass
Nithya Raman Karen Bass Los Angeles Mayoral Runoff 2026
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has successfully advanced to the November 3, 2026, mayoral runoff, according to results confirmed by the Associated Press on Monday, June 8. Raman, a progressive councilmember representing District 4, overtook former reality television personality Spencer Pratt in the final stages of the primary vote count following last week’s June 2 election. She will now face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who secured her place in the general election on primary night.
The race for the second spot in the runoff remained highly competitive for nearly a week as election officials processed a large volume of mail-in ballots. While Pratt held an early lead immediately following in-person voting, Raman’s vote share steadily increased as mail-in tallies were integrated, eventually giving her the edge needed to advance. The final breakdown of the primary saw incumbent Mayor Karen Bass lead the field, with Raman securing the second-place position to finalize the November ballot.
Raman’s entry into the mayoral race in February 2026 had significantly reshaped the political landscape, drawing contrast between her grassroots, progressive platform and Mayor Bass’s established administration. Throughout the primary, candidates focused on critical municipal issues, including the city’s homelessness crisis, infrastructure efficiency, and post-fire recovery efforts. For Mayor Bass, who is seeking a second term, the November contest serves as a mandate on her “Inside Safe” initiative and her ongoing approach to city management.
As the city pivots toward the general election, both campaigns are preparing for a concentrated period of outreach to the thousands of Angelenos who participated in the primary. For updated election results and official voter information, residents can access the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk portal. Additional context regarding the policy platforms and comparative strategies of the two remaining candidates continues to be a focal point of regional news coverage.
