LA Mayor’s Race Tightens As Socialist Raman Advancing

Election analysts tracking the race noted that Raman’s benchmark against Pratt in late ballots was roughly 11.2%

The Public Sentiment Institute announced Friday that its latest modeling now gives Raman a slight advantage in the race for second place. Advertisement “Our website has been updated. Nithya Raman has a 51.3% chance to move on to the runoff vs. Bass, who our modeling has already confirmed,” the organization posted on social media.

Our website has been updated. Nithya Raman has a 51.3% chance to move on to the Runoff vs Bass, who our modeling has already confirmed. #LAmayor pic.twitter.com/mYqgU7ndQT

— The Public Sentiment Institute (@TPSIOfficial) June 5, 2026

Bass has effectively secured her place in the November general election, leading the field with 35.1% of the vote according to the latest official returns.