Nithya Raman wins Democratic Socialists’ endorsement in bid to unseat LA Mayor Karen Bass
The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Councilmember Nithya Raman for mayor Wednesday, giving the challenger a boost of left-wing, door-knocking energy as she challenges incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 election.
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Nithya Raman wins Democratic Socialists’ endorsement in bid to unseat LA Mayor Karen Bass
Democrat Socialists of America endorse LA council member Raman over incumbent Bass in LA mayor race