Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too. (Gift Article)

The Rise of Nithya Raman, Who Could Become L.A.’s Next Mayor www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

The Rise of Nithya Raman, Who Could Become L.A.’s Next Mayor www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

I worked in L.A. for 10 years. I like Karen Bass. But in this year of change, I believe another voice is worth considering. Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent Mayor. Worth considering. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

L.A. mayoral race scrambles as a little-known progressive's polling passes an established incumbent. Democratic socialist Nithya Raman harnesses voter fury over basic city services to test the lead over Mayor Karen Bass, which might suggest a political upset in the nation's second-largest city.

And just like that – poof! – all of L.A.’s problems will be solved. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

She’s Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Still Become Mayor. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

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They postponed the vote. Weirdo dictators. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

The Rise of Nithya Raman, Who Could Become L.A.’s Next Mayor www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

The Rise of Nithya Raman, Who Could Become L.A.’s Next Mayor www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

If she follows the Mamdani/Lurie models she could be a great mayor. If not 🤷‍♂️ www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

I hope @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social wins next week! She is the brownest Brown person I know

She’s Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Still Become Mayor. Little known a year ago, Nithya Raman is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons with New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass.

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(GIFT ARTICLE) DANGER: She’s Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Still Become Mayor. (I voted to reelect Mayor Bass). www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...