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See the full story · 1 sourcesPOLITICS Bass, Raman locked in tight race for LA mayor 3 months from Election Day By Rob Hayes Wednesday, August 5, 2026 1:33AM With three months left until Election Day, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman are locked in a close race as the challenger seeks to oust the incumbent from the mayor's office. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With 92 days remaining until Election Day, the Los Angeles mayoral race is entering its final stretch as incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman present competing approaches to some of the city’s most pressing issues.
The contest remains closely watched as both candidates campaign across the city and address concerns including homelessness and the ongoing Boyle Heights health emergency.
The Boyle Heights situation continues to be a significant issue in the race. Bass said she has halted rebuilding efforts until Lineage provides more substantial assistance to nearby residents.
“We relocated now over 300 households," Bass said. "They have contributed a paltry amount of $100,000."
Homelessness also remains a central topic in the campaign. While the latest homeless count showed an increase in unsheltered people citywide, Raman pointed to results in her own council district.
“In my district, we've cut street homelessness in half in just one year," she said. "I want to bring those same results across the entire city of Los Angeles."
Bass acknowledged the increase in the latest homelessness figures, attributing it to funding losses while arguing that the number of people leaving the streets remains stronger than before she took office.
She also disputed Raman’s characterization of the progress in her district, saying the reductions were tied to a housing initiative launched under her administration.
“Individual council districts have gone down in terms of their numbers and the primary reason they have gone down is because that’s where Inside Safe took place in those council districts,” Bass said.
Fundraising remains another area where the candidates differ.
The latest campaign finance figures show Bass raised more than $500,000 in June, while Raman raised about $173,000 during the same period.
With three months until voters cast their ballots, both candidates continue to make their case to Angelenos as the race heads toward November.
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