Nithya Raman Leads in Los Angeles Mayoral Race for Second Spot
Indian-American Nithya Raman leads in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral race
Image: The Economic Times
Nithya Raman, an Indian-American and current Los Angeles City Council member, is leading the race for the second spot in the upcoming mayoral elections. She secured approximately 40% of votes reported, outpacing her nearest competitor, Spencer Pratt, by about 3,000 votes.
- 01Nithya Raman has garnered about 40% of nearly 48,000 reported votes in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
- 02She leads Spencer Pratt by approximately 3,000 votes, having gained 43,000 votes on him since election night.
- 03Raman's campaign is progressive, while Pratt is a registered Republican, despite the race being officially nonpartisan.
- 04Raman previously made history as the first Asian-American woman and first South Asian on the Los Angeles City Council.
- 05Her initiatives focus on homelessness, affordable housing, and climate goals.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Nithya Raman, an Indian-American and current member of the Los Angeles City Council, is leading the race for the second spot in the upcoming mayoral elections set for November. According to a recent vote update, Raman received about 40% of the nearly 48,000 votes reported, surpassing her closest competitor, Spencer Pratt, by approximately 3,000 votes. Since the close of election night counting, Raman has outperformed both Karen Bass and Pratt, gaining 43,000 votes on Pratt and increasing her overall share of the vote by about 5 percentage points. The race is officially nonpartisan, although Pratt is a registered Republican while Raman campaigns as a progressive. California's election process typically involves several days of counting due to mail-in ballots, which can be accepted up to seven days after Election Day. Raman, a graduate of Harvard and MIT, previously made history in 2020 as the first Asian-American woman and first South Asian to serve on the City Council. Her tenure has focused on addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and climate change initiatives.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The outcome of the mayoral race could significantly influence local policies on homelessness, housing, and climate initiatives in Los Angeles.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Who do you think will win the Los Angeles mayoral election?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.





