Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 7, 2026 —

Nithya Raman Narrows Gap in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

Democratic Councilmember Nithya Raman is making gains in the Los Angeles mayoral race, now trailing Republican candidate Spencer Pratt by a narrow margin of two percentage points. The latest vote count indicates a tightening contest as the election progresses.

The trend suggests a competitive race between Raman and Pratt. Further details regarding the exact vote percentages or the timeline of the vote count’s progression were not provided in the summary.

The outcome of this closely watched mayoral election remains uncertain as vote counting continues. Both candidates are vying for the leadership of Los Angeles, with the final results pending the tabulation of all ballots.

Story summarized from the original created by Tara Suter on thehill.com, see more information here.

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