Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Progressive Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman has advanced to the November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass. This outcome eliminates Republican candidate and former reality television personality Spencer Pratt from the race. The upcoming contest between the two Democratic candidates is expected to highlight intraparty tensions regarding the future of the Democratic Party. According to Decision Desk HQ, Mayor Karen Bass held 34.32 percent of the vote as the city prepares for the final mayoral election.