Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Advance in Los Angeles Mayor Race 56.7%
The Intercept - By Jessica Washington, Jonah Valdez - 6/9/2026, 1:41 AM
Negativity Bias 43.7% - Framing Effect 16.3% - Appeal to Emotion 14.2%
The surprising and divisive mayoral campaign of right-wing reality TV star Spencer Pratt came to an end on Monday, when Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, claimed her spot on the general election ballot against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. The second-place finish for Raman means... more