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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman acknowledges "real sense of frustration" among voters

More than a dozen candidates are challenging Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary. While Bass holds a comfortable lead in most polls, two candidates, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, have gained ground in recent months. Raman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the race and her candidacy.

Published May 18, 2026, 10:39 PM
Updated May 18, 2026, 10:52 PM2.8K
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman acknowledges "real sense of frustration" among voters

More than a dozen candidates are challenging Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary. While Bass holds a comfortable lead in most polls, two candidates, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, have gained ground in recent months. Raman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the race and her candidacy.

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