PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldNithya Raman Distinguishes Herself in LA Mayoral Race
Nithya Raman, a Kerala-born Los Angeles City Council member, is running for mayor against incumbent Karen Bass in the November 3 runoff. While often compared to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani due to their shared Democratic Socialist ties and South Asian roots, Raman emphasizes her unique political journey and focus on Los Angeles' local issues like housing affordability. She acknowledges Mamdani's popularity but insists she is her own leader.
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