Last-Minute Councilmember Raman Reaches LA Mayor Runoff Against Bass

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman finished second in the June 2026 mayoral primary, advancing to a November 3 runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman entered the race late but outpaced reality television personality Spencer Pratt to claim the runoff spot. Her compressed campaign timeline and quick advancement signal strength within her existing 4th District base and progressive networks, setting up a general election between two insiders of LA's municipal apparatus.