Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (opens in new tab)

Nithya Raman, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, smiles during a campaign event discussing tenant protections with renters in Los Angeles, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)2026-06-08T23:58:03Z LOS ANGELES (AP) — Progressive city council member Nithya Raman to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor , setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million.The outcome means , a Republican and for...