Quick Info
| Profession | Urban planner, politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala, India |
Latest News about Nithya Raman
08/06/2026
Nithya Raman advanced to the November 2026 general election runoff for Los Angeles Mayor, narrowly surpassing Spencer Pratt in the June 2 primary. She will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the runoff, setting up a competitive showdown between the progressive councilmember and the incumbent.
07/02/2026
Nithya Raman officially launched her campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles on February 7, 2026, announcing her candidacy just three hours before the filing deadline. This surprise entry challenged incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a former ally, and injected new energy into the race as a progressive generational challenge.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nithya V. Raman |
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| Known For | Serving on the Los Angeles City Council for District 4; Running for Mayor of Los Angeles in the 2026 election |
| Political Affiliation | Democratic Party; Democratic Socialists of America |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Harvard University |
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| Master's | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Urban Planning) |
Personal Life
| Current Residence | Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Film producer |
Family
| Children | Twin preschoolers |
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Career
| Elected to the Los Angeles City Council representing District 4 | |
| Re-elected to the Los Angeles City Council | |
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| Announced candidacy for Mayor of Los Angeles; advanced to the general election runoff against incumbent Karen Bass | |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nithyaforthecity/ | |
| Website | https://nithyaforthecity.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Kerala and moved to the United States as a child | |
| 2. Has worked on urban poverty, homelessness, and women's rights | |
| 3. Was the first Asian American woman and first South Asian elected to the Los Angeles City Council | |
| 4. Submitted her mayoral candidacy just three hours before the filing deadline in February 2026 |