Karen Bass Dominated Latino Vote in LA Mayoral Race, Precinct Data Shows

—Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass captured more Latino precincts than her two main rivals — Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt — combined, according to precinct-level returns from the mayoral primary. The data undercuts a narrative that Bass was vulnerable among Latino voters over her handling of the Palisades fire. Raman still advanced to the November runoff, buoyed by strong performance in progressive and renter-heavy neighborhoods. Bass's brother filed a lawsuit against the city over his home's destruction in the Palisades fire, adding a personal dimension to the political contest. The runoff between Bass and Raman sets up a November showdown between the incumbent and a young progressive challenger.