Nithya Raman

Urban planner, politician

American Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionUrban planner, politician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/07/1981
Age44 years
BirthplaceKerala, India

Latest News about Nithya Raman

02/06/2026

Nithya Raman was profiled by The New York Times as a candidate for Los Angeles mayor, highlighting her entry into the race and her political background. The piece framed her as a significant challenger in the contest against incumbent mayor Karen Bass.

10/02/2026

The Los Angeles Times reported on Nithya Raman's record as a mayoral candidate, focusing on her political profile and past work in city government. The article presented her as a serious contender in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameNithya V. Raman
Known ForServing on the Los Angeles City Council for District 4
Political AffiliationDemocratic Party; Democratic Socialists of America

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateHarvard University
Master'sMassachusetts Institute of Technology (Urban Planning)

Personal Life

Current ResidenceLos Angeles, California, U.S.

Family

ChildrenTwin preschoolers

Career

Elected to the Los Angeles City Council representing District 4
Re-elected to the Los Angeles City Council
Other Roles
  • Urban planner
  • Co-founder of SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
  • Former executive director of Time’s Up Entertainment

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nithyaforthecity/
Websitenithyaforthecity.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
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