Nithya Raman, a Kerala-born progressive and current LA City Councilmember, is poised to challenge Karen Bass in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral runoff.
Nithya Raman is a Harvard graduate
Jun 08, 2026
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What's the storyNithya Raman, an Indian-American urban planner and politician, is emerging as a strong contender in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral runoff.
Born to Tamil parents in Kerala in 1981, she moved to Louisiana at six.
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