Kerala-born Nithya Raman surges into Los Angeles mayoral runoff

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who was born in Kerala, India, has secured a spot in the city's mayoral runoff election. The election is set for November, where she will face another candidate for the city's top office.

Raman's advancement came after the primary election results showed her finishing among the top two candidates. She is a progressive Democrat who has represented Los Angeles's 4th Council District since 2020.

Her campaign focused on issues such as housing affordability, homelessness, and public safety. Raman's rise in the mayoral race marks a significant moment for the Indian American community in Los Angeles.

The runoff election will determine who succeeds current Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is term-limited. Raman's opponent in the general election has not yet been officially confirmed.