Mayoral Election

Nithya Raman's Campaign Has A New Adviser: Controversial Political Firm Fight Agency

Fight Agency, which was celebrated for its work on behalf of New York Mayor Mamdani and criticized for its role in the campaign of disgraced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, will advise Raman’s bid to unseat Mayor Karen Bass

Mejia Backs Raman, Uniting Two City Hall Pariahs

Fresh off his victory, City Controller Kenneth Mejia backs Nithya Raman: ‘Nithya will bring the change we need at City Hall.’

Be The Savior of the Left: Raman Campaign Urged Huang to Drop Out

In an effort to consolidate support on the left, Nithya Raman’s campaign staff pushed activist Rae Huang to drop out. Huang refused.

'He’s Kind of an Evil Genius'

'The Hills' cast and crew weigh Spencer Pratt for mayor.

Where Bass Is Winning

The mayor is attracting the support of Latino voters — and her allies are spending heavily to make sure they turn out.

This week's Material

The Democrats (and ex-Democrats) Voting for Spencer Pratt

How the reality TV star has wooed blue-leaning voters frustrated by homelessness and fed up with the Democratic establishment.

A Dogfight Over Animal Voters

Candidates are vying for a small but passionate bloc of animal welfare voters as the mayoral primary election enters its final weeks.

The Empty Reservoir that Keeps Packing a Political Punch

The Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty when the Palisades needed it most. Now it’s a source of tension in the mayor's race.

What Mayoral Ad Campaign?

In 2022, Angelenos couldn’t escape their mayoral candidates; this time around, they can barely find them.

L.A. Mayor’s Race: Who Will Get the Caruso Voters?

How Mayor Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, Spencer Pratt and Adam Miller are fighting to win over moderate Angelenos.

Five Days That Blew Up The L.A. Mayoral Race

How a handful of strange bedfellows, united by ambition and frustration with the mayor’s leadership, scrambled to marshal a challenge to Mayor Karen Bass.