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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

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

✇World & Nation
By: Lorraine Ali · Gustavo Arellano · Steve Lopez

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

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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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'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor

✇World & Nation
By: Gustavo Arellano · Mark Z. Barabak · Anita Chabria

Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF SEPT. 30, 2026 -- Viewers at Victorio's Ristorante in North Hollywood attend a watch party for the CNN debate between gubernatorial candidates Democrat Xavier Becerra, left, and Republican Steve Hilton Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026. (Jason Almond / Los Angeles Times)
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