Newsom airs last-minute endorsement for Karen Bass in heated LA mayoral race
California Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her reelection campaign just days before the June 2 election. Bass is facing a challenging race against Spencer Pratt and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, amid concerns over her handling of various issues in the city. Polls indicate that Bass holds a narrow lead, but a runoff election may be necessary if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Mayor Karen Bass for reelection just before the election.
- ▪Bass is facing competition from Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, with concerns about her policies.
- ▪Polls show Bass with a narrow lead, but a runoff may occur if no candidate receives over 50% of the votes.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Thursday offered Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s campaign for reelection his endorsement, just days before voters head to the polls. Bass faces an uneasy path to a second term ahead of the June 2 election, amid concerns about her handling of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, homelessness, crime, and economic issues, among other policies. Newsom backed the incumbent mayor as polling indicates she is in a tight campaign against Spencer Pratt, viewed as conservative but running in a nonpartisan race, and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, a progressive who shocked the city by announcing her candidacy, despite previously endorsing Bass, citing concerns that Los Angeles is “at a breaking point.” Recommended Stories Janeese Lewis George backs safe injection sites in DC for drug use…
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