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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in Tight Race for L.A. Mayor in Early Returns

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are in a tight race for L.A. mayor in early returns, and the race may not be called for days. Bass was expected to speak at the Los Angeles County Democratic Party celebration. Bass held a narrow, 1-point lead in the initial ballots — which could be precarious given how

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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in Tight Race for L.A. Mayor in Early Returns

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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are in a tight race for L.A. mayor in early returns, and the race may not be called for days. Bass was expected to speak at the Los Angeles County Democratic Party celebration. Bass held a narrow, 1-point lead in the initial ballots — which could be precarious given how

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