A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles

NPR | By Frank Stoltze

Published May 29, 2026 at 12:49 AM HST

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In the upcoming primary for mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two main challengers: a conservative reality TV star and a progressive city council member.

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