Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman participated in the first mayoral debate of the general election on August 19, 2026, at the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association. During the 90-minute debate, both candidates criticized each other's performance in office and engaged in frequent interruptions.
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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Participate in First LA Mayoral Debate
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman took part in the first debate of the general election on August 19, 2026. The debate featured both candidates criticizing each other's records and included numerous interruptions.
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