Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are competing for undecided voters in Los Angeles. The two candidates, once political allies, are now rivals in the mayoral race.
Five weeks remain before Election Day. Both campaigns have intensified their outreach across the city. Each is targeting residents who have not yet committed to a candidate.
Bass, the incumbent, is emphasizing her record on homelessness and public safety. She has pointed to encampment clearing programs and expanded shelter capacity. Her campaign argues that steady leadership is needed to continue those efforts.
Raman, a councilmember representing District 4, is positioning herself as a progressive alternative. She has called for faster action on housing and tenant protections. Her platform focuses on grassroots organizing and neighborhood-level engagement.
The two women previously worked together on city policy. Their alliance fractured amid disagreements over budget priorities. The mayoral contest has drawn attention as a test of local political coalitions.
Recent polling suggests a large share of voters remains undecided. Both campaigns are investing heavily in field operations and direct outreach. Television and digital ads have also ramped up in recent weeks.
The outcome could influence how Los Angeles addresses its most pressing challenges. Voter turnout and late-deciding residents will likely shape the final result. The candidates will continue courting voters until the polls close.
