Quick Info
| Profession | Urban planner, politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Nithya Raman
08/06/2026
Nithya Raman advanced to the November 2026 general election runoff for Los Angeles Mayor after finishing among the top two in the June primary. She will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a high-profile contest between two Democrats and former political allies.
07/02/2026
Nithya Raman officially entered the Los Angeles mayoral race on February 7, 2026, announcing her candidacy just hours before the filing deadline. Her late entry created an unexpected challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and reshaped the race quickly.
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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 | |
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 |
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