Raman ousts Bass in LA mayor race for historic socialist win
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman toppled embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a stunning upset, putting South Asian immigrants on course to lead America's two largest cities.Why it matters: With New York's Zohran Mamdani already in office, Raman's win puts democratic socialists on track to run two of America's most powerful city halls — testing whether their promises on affordable housing and better government can survive the pressures of governing.The big picture: Raman's victory marks a historic shift in urban American politics as voters embrace a new generation of immigrant leaders ch