Mayor Bass Gets Big‑Name Support in Los Angeles Race

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly backed Karen Bass, the incumbent mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks a second term. Harris praised Bass for:

• Reducing homelessness to historic lows
• Lower crime rates, the lowest since the 1960s
• Standing up to federal pressure on local matters

“I fully support Karen Bass’s reelection bid,” Harris said.

Election Context

• Ballot Distribution: Voters in California are now receiving ballots.
• Polling Snapshot (UC Berkeley Institute, March):
• Karen Bass: ~25% support
• Nithya Raman (Councilmember): 17%
• Spencer Pratt (Reality‑TV personality): 14%
• Undecided: ~25%

Despite Bass’s lead, some residents criticize her post‑Palisades fire leadership. Analysts note that 56% of voters view her unfavorably.

Campaign Finance

• Bass’s war chest: $2.3 million (built over two years)
• Pratt and Raman have out‑raised Bass this year

Harris–Bass History

Both once floated as potential running mates for President Joe Biden in 2020 and have collaborated on youth homelessness and child welfare. Harris swore in Bass as mayor in 2022.

Other Endorsements

• Rob Bonta – State Attorney General
• Malia Cohen – State Controller
• Eleni Kounalakis – Lt. Gov., State Treasurer