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Commentary: Bass vs. Raman: Here's who won the L.A. mayoral debate

✇World & Nation
By: Gustavo Arellano · Steve Lopez · Lorraine Ali
14 October 2026 at 07:03

Times columnists weigh in on the final mayoral debate before the Nov. 3 election.

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UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13, 2026: Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (left) sits for a debate with City Councilmember Nithya Raman (right) with NBC4 Chief Political Reporter Conan Nolan, NBC4 News anchor Colleen Williams and Telemundo 52 anchor Alejandra Ortiz during the Los Angeles Mayoral Debate Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)

Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate

✇World & Nation
By: Lorraine Ali · Gustavo Arellano · Steve Lopez
14 October 2026 at 04:09

Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

© Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13, 2026: Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (left) speaks during a debate with City Councilmember Nithya Raman (right) with moderators NBC4 Chief Political Reporter Conan Nolan, NBC4 News anchor Colleen Williams and Telemundo 52 anchor Alejandra Ortiz during the Los Angeles Mayoral Debate Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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