Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Maria Gonzales
Maria Gonzales
Bureau Chief · Pittsburgh, PA
Maria Gonzales is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience covering local and state politics. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she previously worked as a political correspondent for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and has a knack for breaking down complex legislation into digestible stories. Her work has won multiple awards from the Pennsylvania Associated Press.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM · 1 min read
Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass in a major change for the country's second-largest city.