Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live

Nithya Raman advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff election on November 5, 2024, after securing enough votes to edge out Republican candidate Spencer Pratt. Raman, a left-wing candidate, stated she was "incredibly honored" and pledged to "fight for a healthier, safer, and more joyful Los Angeles." The election results also saw Donald Trump booed at Madison Square Garden before Game 3 of the NBA finals on June 8, 2026. Trump also claimed in South Carolina that the war with Iran would see "total victory" within the next two weeks, a recurring promise he has made. Separately, Senator Bernie Sanders expressed his support for Graham Platner to become the next senator from Maine during an interview at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on Monday. Additionally, Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve permanently as attorney general.