And the contest will not only choose a mayor; it will also illuminate what kind of Democratic city Los Angeles is. Similarly, former LA schools superintendent Austin Beutner looked to fill the narrow lane for rich, white guys in Los Angeles races. Her challenge to Mayor Bass is from the mayor’s left, not her right. Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman speaks at the National Coming Out Day 2024 event in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2024. In Los Angeles, even voters who don’t approve of Karen Bass’ work as mayor like her.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2026 13:34 UTC