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DSA‑Los Angeles Endorses Nithya Raman for Mayor

DSA‑LA has pledged door‑knocking, canvasses and fundraisers to boost Raman’s challenge and sharpen a progressive ground game against establishment‑backed Mayor Karen Bass.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman speaking during a debate, Image 2 shows A DSA group in Los Angeles protesting against ICE
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Councilwoman and LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman holds a press conference in Studio City after Los Angeles' homeless count shows more people are living on the street in the city on Friday, July 24, 2026. | (Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America voted to endorse Councilmember Nithya Raman on Wednesday and placed her at the top of a nine‑candidate slate.
  • More than 1,400 members cast ballots in the internal online vote and Raman received over 60 percent of the participating vote according to the chapter and multiple news reports.
  • DSA‑LA said it will deploy volunteers for door‑knocking, canvassing and fundraisers for Raman and allied candidates to mobilize tenants, union members and immigrant communities.
  • Raman has a long history with DSA but has clashed with the group over policing budgets, revisions to Measure ULA and a 2024 censure for accepting an endorsement from Democrats for Israel‑Los Angeles.
  • The endorsement strengthens progressive turnout capacity but also gives Bass a line of attack about extreme positions; the race will hinge on whether Raman’s union backing and DSA organizing can overcome broader labor and establishment support for Bass.