Nithya Raman’s appalling tantrum after Los Angeles mayoral flop
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, was absent from City Hall following her third-place finish in the mayoral primary. Her absence drew criticism from constituents, highlighting concerns about her attendance record during her tenure. Raman had previously expressed her emotional response to the election results during a speech to supporters.
- ▪Nithya Raman finished third in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, trailing behind Mayor Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt.
- ▪Raman did not attend the City Council meeting the day after the election, prompting criticism from former constituents.
- ▪Her attendance record has been scrutinized, with reports of her missing multiple committee meetings while issues piled up.
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Politics Nithya Raman’s appalling tantrum after Los Angeles mayoral flop By Jamie Paige Published June 3, 2026, 6:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman was notably absent from City Hall on Wednesday, one day after finishing a distant third in the city’s mayoral primary. Raman, who chairs the City Council’s Homelessness and Housing Committee and has served on the council since 2020, did not attend Wednesday’s council meeting or the committee meeting she normally leads. The absence came after Tuesday night’s election results showed Raman trailing Mayor Karen Bass and political newcomer Spencer Pratt.
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