Los Angeles mayoral race points to growing sway of democratic socialists

Los Angeles, United States – On November 5, Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman was declared the winner of the local mayoral race, defeating the incumbent, Karen Bass, with nearly 53 percent of the vote.

“Los Angeles, I am deeply honoured to be your next mayor,” Raman, 45, said in a video shared on social media after the results were announced.

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