After New York, Will Los Angeles Get Indian-Origin Mayor? Kerala-Born Leads The Race
Indian-origin candidate Nithya Raman is currently leading in a tight race against incumbent Karen Bass for the Los Angeles mayoral seat. The election remains too close to call with a significant number of ballots still awaiting tabulation.
Why it matters
The outcome could mark a significant shift in leadership for the second-largest city in the United States, reflecting broader trends in political representation.
On one hand is Indian-origin Nithya Raman and on the other hand is incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a race that will decide who gets to lead the US' second most populous city, Los Angeles.As the numbers stand right now, Raman, 45, has taken a narrow lead. With over four lakh votes in her favour, Raman is leading with 51.67 per cent votes.The first votes counted after polls closed showed Bass with a slight lead. But in each of several small updates to the count, Raman gained ground. The challenger eventually slipped ahead and held a slim advantage in an early Wednesday tally.An estimated one-third of the ballots remained uncounted, according to news agency Associated Press.READ | Who Is Nithya Raman?
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Nithya Raman Leads Los Angeles Mayoral Race Against Incumbent Karen Bass
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