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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.

1. Thursday 5 November
2. 21:25 IST The Hindu [Kerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor](https://allindia.news/s/28683226ecc3) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-born-nithya-raman-becomes-los-angeles-mayor/article71670901.ece)

Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.

3. Friday 6 November
4. 01:47 IST NDTV [India-Born Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race](https://allindia.news/s/784eab7fa0be) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/india-born-democratic-socialist-nithya-raman-wins-los-angeles-mayoral-race-12290052#publisher=newsstand)

Nithya Raman's rise came in a year that saw Democratic divisions across the country, with insurgent left-wing candidates challenging establishment rivals.

5. 03:01 IST The Hindu [India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor](https://allindia.news/s/28e387730161) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-born-nithya-raman-beats-democratic-incumbent-to-become-la-mayor/article71671618.ece)

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

6. 05:01 IST BBC News [Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race](https://allindia.news/s/4b9dbcfead4a) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6e3xxwk3k11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

7. 11:26 IST NDTV [Nithya Raman's Journey From Kerala To Los Angeles Mayor Via Delhi Slums](https://allindia.news/s/d44cad0ff78f) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nithya-raman-us-midterms-results-2026-from-kerala-to-delhi-to-los-angeles-mayor-her-india-connection-explained-12291070#publisher=newsstand)

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%.

8. 21:24 IST Hindustan Times [Nithya Raman, first South Asian to lead Los Angeles, was born in Keralam’s Thrissur](https://allindia.news/s/052b093ee502) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nithya-raman-first-south-asian-to-lead-los-angeles-was-born-in-keralam-s-thrissur-101793980450608.html)

Nithya Raman, whose family has roots in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, moved to the US with her parents when she was six.