From Chennai activist to LA mayor: Nithya Raman's journey to leading America's second-largest city

Published 07 Nov 2026, 21:00 IST

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left · 2 outlets

The Kerala-born Democrat defeated incumbent Karen Bass, making New York and Los Angeles the two largest US cities led by Indian-origin Democratic Socialists

— The Federal
center · 1 outlet

Nithya Raman, whose family has roots in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, moved to the US with her parents when she was six.

— Hindustan Times
right · 2 outlets

India-born democratic socialist leader Nithya Raman has rewritten history and defeated Los Angeles' incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States (US). Her victory will completely alter the political trajectory in the second largest city in the country.

— India TV

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Nithya Raman, who worked on civic infrastructure and urban planning in Chennai before entering US politics, has won the Los Angeles mayoral race, marking a milestone for Indian-American representation.

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India TV Right Independent News Service 06 Nov 2026, 07:30 IST

Meet Nithya Raman: The Kerala-born Democratic Socialist who would be Los Angeles' first South Asian mayor

India-born democratic socialist leader Nithya Raman has rewritten history and defeated Los Angeles' incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States (US). Her victory will completely alter the political trajectory in the second largest city in the country.

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5 hours later
The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 06 Nov 2026, 13:20 IST

India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor

Leftist Nithya Raman, who was the first DSA-affiliated Los Angeles City Council member, will now helm the entertainment capital as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympics

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2 hours later
The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 06 Nov 2026, 15:30 IST

‘Daughter of Keralam’: CM Satheesan lauds Nithya Raman’s LA Mayoral win

With her victory, the two largest US cities, New York and Los Angeles, will have mayors of South Asian descent

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5 hours later
Hindustan Times Center HT Media 06 Nov 2026, 21:24 IST

Nithya Raman, first South Asian to lead Los Angeles, was born in Keralam’s Thrissur

Nithya Raman, whose family has roots in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, moved to the US with her parents when she was six.

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23 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article 07 Nov 2026, 21:00 IST

From Chennai activist to LA mayor: Nithya Raman's journey to leading America's second-largest city

Nithya Raman, who worked on civic infrastructure and urban planning in Chennai before entering US politics, has won the Los Angeles mayoral race, marking a milestone for Indian-American representation.

Read at Livemint ↗