In early LA mayoral results, Karen Bass holds slim lead over Nithya Raman, who sparred with DSA on Israel
According to reporting by The Forward, Early returns in the Los Angeles mayoral election showed incumbent Karen Bass with a slim lead over Councilmember Nithya Raman, whose comments on Israel became a flashpoint in the race. The first batch of results — totaling about 500,000 votes — showed Bass.
In early LA mayoral results, Karen Bass holds slim lead over Nithya Raman, who sparred with DSA on Israel: Official reporting from the The Forward confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
“In early LA mayoral results, Karen Bass holds slim lead over Nithya Raman, who sparred with DSA on Israel: Official reporting from the The Forward confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”
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According to reporting by The Forward, Early returns in the Los Angeles mayoral election showed incumbent Karen Bass with a slim lead over Councilmember Nithya Raman, whose comments on Israel became a flashpoint in the race. The first batch of results — totaling about 500,000 votes — showed Bass.
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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman (left) and Mayor Karen Bass. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Early returns in the Los Angeles mayoral election showed incumbent Karen Bass with a slim lead over Councilmember Nithya Raman, whose comments on Israel became a flashpoint in the race.
The first batch of results — totaling about 500,000 votes — showed Bass leading Raman, 50.8% to 49.2%.
The final outcome may not be known until Wednesday or later, a common occurrence in tight California races due to the preponderance of mail-in ballots. Nearly 90% of California voters did so by mail in the June primary.
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