Los Angeles Mayoral Race Tightens as Incumbent Bass Faces Strong Competition
The race for the mayor of Los Angeles is becoming increasingly competitive as incumbent Mayor Karen Bass seeks re-election. According to a new UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll, the top three candidates are closely matched, with Mayor Bass leading at 26%, followed by Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22%. The poll's margin of error is 3%, indicating a highly competitive race. Additionally, Rae Huang, a democratic socialist, is polling at 9%, potentially drawing votes from Raman, while Adam Miller, at 5%, may be affecting Bass's support. With 10% of voters still undecided, the outcome remains uncertain. The top two candidates will advance in the race, making the upcoming election critical for all contenders.