A democratic socialist has defeated Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, ending the incumbent’s bid to remain mayor of the Californian city.
The result places Los Angeles alongside New York, with both of America’s two most populous cities set to be led by democratic socialists. The outcome marks a significant development in the political leadership of the country’s largest urban centres.
Bass was the incumbent mayor before the contest. The available information does not identify the successful candidate or provide vote totals, the margin of victory or further details about the election.
The result means Los Angeles will join New York under democratic socialist leadership, although no further information has been provided about the incoming administration or its next steps.
