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Nithya Raman, first South Asian to lead Los Angeles, was born in Keralam’s Thrissur
What we know so far: 6 reports from 4 outlets, first at 5 Nov, 21:25 IST, latest at 6 Nov, 21:24 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Thursday 5 November
- The HinduKerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.
- Friday 6 November
- NDTVIndia-Born Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Nithya Raman's rise came in a year that saw Democratic divisions across the country, with insurgent left-wing candidates challenging establishment rivals.
- The HinduIndia-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor
Leftist Nithya Raman, who was the first DSA-affiliated Los Angeles City Council member, will now helm the entertainment capital as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympics
- BBC NewsDemocratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.
- NDTVNithya Raman's Journey From Kerala To Los Angeles Mayor Via Delhi Slums
Nithya Raman, who was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, secured 52.70% of the ballots counted, against incumbent Los Angelese mayor Karen Bass' 47.30%.
- Hindustan TimesNithya Raman, first South Asian to lead Los Angeles, was born in Keralam’s Thrissur
Nithya Raman, whose family has roots in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, moved to the US with her parents when she was six.