Nithya Raman elected Los Angeles's 1st democratic socialist mayor
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Los Angeles just elected Nithya Raman as its first democratic socialist mayor, unseating Karen Bass.
This marks a big moment for progressive politics: now both Los Angeles and New York City have democratic socialist mayors, signaling that voters are ready for new ideas and less corporate-driven leadership.
DSA Los Angeles mobilized, progressives won
The Democratic Socialists of America's Los Angeles chapter played a huge part, with volunteers reaching more than 110,000 doors to rally support.
Alongside Raman's win, progressive candidates like Marissa Roy (city attorney) and Angela Gonzales-Torres (US House) also scored major victories, showing that more Angelenos want leaders who put community first.