Nithya Raman Widens LA Mayoral Lead to 51.67% as 67% of Votes Are Counted
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Updated · LAist · Nov 5
Nithya Raman Widens LA Mayoral Lead to 51.67% as 67% of Votes Are Counted
3 articles · Updated · LAist · Nov 5
Summary
Raman led Bass 51.67% to 48.33% in the latest Los Angeles mayoral count Wednesday afternoon, after overtaking the incumbent early Wednesday in a race still too close for an official result.
About 67% of votes had been counted, and California rules allow ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive within seven days, leaving days of additional tabulation before the outcome is settled.
Decision Desk HQ called the race for Raman and the Los Angeles Times said she was favored to win, but local officials will keep releasing daily updates through Nov. 13 before later certification deadlines.
Bass had led by about 2 points on Tuesday night before late returns flipped the race, underscoring how mail ballots and post-Election Day counting can reshape tight California contests.
The winner will inherit a $14 billion city government as Los Angeles confronts homelessness, housing costs, Palisades Fire recovery and preparations for the 2028 Olympics.