Nithya Raman | The urban planner
Nithya Raman, an urban planner and former city council member, has been elected as the Mayor of Los Angeles. She is the first South Asian to hold the position and the first candidate to defeat an incumbent mayor in the city since 2005.
Why it matters
Her election marks a significant shift in Los Angeles politics and represents a milestone for South Asian representation in U.S. municipal leadership.
After defeating Karen Bass, the incumbent Mayor of the second most populous city of the U.S., Nithya Raman wrote on X, “Los Angeles, I am deeply honored to be your next mayor.” A member of the city council since 2020, Ms. Raman has a track record of civic activism, advocating for affordable and increased housing.
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