Nithya Raman

Rule Changes

Mayor-elect; sworn in in December 2026

Karen Bass conceded the Los Angeles mayor's race on Nov. 5, 2026, after late-counted ballots pushed City Council member Nithya Raman to 52.1%. Raman will be the city's first South Asian mayor and the first challenger to unseat an incumbent since Antonio Villaraigosa defeated James Hahn in 2005.

Updated 4 days ago

Built World

Represents Studio City; her office supported the project

The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-0 on October 21 to deny two neighborhood appeals and uphold approvals for Riverwalk at Studio City, an 814-unit apartment complex on Ventura Boulevard. Four council members were absent.

Updated Oct 25