Karen Bass concedes as democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, poised to become its 44th mayor

Raman Set To Lead Los Angeles

Karen Bass conceded the Los Angeles mayoral race to Nithya Raman, according to the election update. Raman is poised to become the city’s 44th mayor. Los Angeles is the nation’s second-largest city. The report did not provide vote totals for the mayoral contest.

Mississippi Senate Count Remains Close

Hyde-Smith’s campaign said it believed she would win reelection and expected additional votes from Republican counties. The campaign also said it was prepared for potential legal challenges.

NAACP Offers Mississippi Support

The NAACP said it was sending national legal, policy and field staff to Mississippi. The staff would support the state conference as it helps voters address ballot cure requirements and works to have eligible votes counted and certified.

National NAACP President Derrick Johnson said the group was working to ensure Black voters were heard. He said the effort would continue until their votes were certified.

Other Midterm Results Highlighted

The election update also reported that Democrats had won several key races, with ABC News projecting the party would take control of the Senate and the House. Other results highlighted included Texas Democrats James Talarico and Hinojosa, Ohio’s Amy Acton defeating Vivek Ramaswamy, and Michigan’s projected election of El-Sayed as the first Muslim senator. The update also covered Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and President Donald Trump’s response to Democratic gains.