mayor's race
Coverage of mayor's race in the Nexus archive.
- With big wins for Democratic Socialists in NY, could the LA mayor's race be next?
Democratic Socialists achieved significant victories in New York City's primary elections, raising questions about potential impacts on the upcoming Los Angeles mayor's race.
- Democratic socialists think fatigue with mainstream could open paths in midterms
Democratic socialists believe that fatigue with mainstream politics could create opportunities in the midterms. Trump has threatened to 'take back' D.C. if a democratic socialist wins the mayor's race.
- Anti-Islam candidate loses mayor’s race in Texas city torn over immigration
An anti-Islam candidate lost the mayoral race in Frisco, Texas, which was viewed as a rejection of anti-Islamic rhetoric among the state GOP. The election occurred in a city divided over immigration issues.
- Progressive Nithya Raman beats Spencer Pratt to take 2nd spot in LA mayor's race
Nithya Raman has defeated Spencer Pratt to advance to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The runoff sets up a matchup between two Democrats and former political allies.
- Los Angeles trial to begin for man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire
A federal arson trial begins Monday for a man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire. The area is struggling to rebuild, and the aftermath is influencing the Los Angeles mayor's race.
- Raman closes in on Pratt as more votes in L.A. mayor's race are tallied
Nithya Raman is narrowing the gap with Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayor's race, now trailing by 1 percentage point according to the latest vote tally Saturday evening.
- State Comptroller Susana Mendoza Launches Bid For Chicago Mayor
Susana Mendoza, the state comptroller, has officially launched her bid for Chicago mayor, marking her second attempt after a 2019 campaign where she placed fifth. She criticized the city's finances and crime under current Mayor Brandon Johnson and highlighted her experience in state and city politics.
- Your last-minute guide to L.A. City Council elections
Voters will decide a pivotal race for Los Angeles City Council alongside the mayor's race, which could significantly influence the direction of local government.
- Your last-minute guide to L.A. City Council elections
The Los Angeles City Council elections are a pivotal race that could influence the direction of local government, occurring alongside a mayor's race receiving national attention.
- LA mayor’s race on a knife’s edge as nail-biting new poll released
The mayoral race in Los Angeles is highly competitive as a new poll is released, with the next mayor set to inherit the second-largest city budget in the nation and lead one of the USA's largest cities.
- L.A. is safer than it's been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor's race
Los Angeles is experiencing near-historic lows in homicides and violent crimes, but homelessness and public drug use remain central issues in the mayoral race. Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism from challengers focusing on these social challenges despite overall safety improvements.