LA elects democratic socialist Nithya Raman as mayor, progressive wave reshapes city politics

Nithya Raman, the first democratic socialist on the LA city council, defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the mayoral race, part of a broader progressive sweep that also captured a US House seat and other key offices. The victory, powered by a large volunteer network, signals a leftward shift in LA's political establishment, though its policy implications remain to be seen.

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