Nithya Raman, an Indian-American urban planner and Los Angeles City Council member, has secured a spot in the upcoming general election for mayor of Los Angeles, set for November, after defeating former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the primary. In her victory announcement on X, Raman expressed gratitude to her supporters and emphasized her commitment to addressing critical issues such as high rents and inadequate city services. She criticized the current political landscape for prioritizing powerful interests over the needs of working people. Raman, who represents District 4, previously served as a homelessness advocate and has committed to reducing homelessness by half before the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. She made history in 2020 by becoming the first Asian American woman and first person of South Asian descent elected to the City Council and was re-elected in March 2024. The general election will see her face incumbent mayor Karen Bass in a contest that, while non-partisan, features two left-leaning candidates vying for leadership in the nation's second-largest city.