Karen Bass Taps Veteran of Biden-Harris Campaign for Her High-Stakes Reelection Fight
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Julie Chávez Rodríguez to lead her reelection campaign. Rodríguez previously managed campaigns for former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Bass is preparing for a November runoff against progressive challenger Nithya Raman, a former ally whose campaign has gained significant attention. The mayor has faced criticism for her handling of homelessness and the city's 2025 wildfires, despite finishing first in the top-two primary this month.
This will be the first time in over two decades that an incumbent mayor has faced a runoff. Bass adviser Doug Herman is leaving the campaign team. The move comes as Bass seeks to bolster her campaign ahead of the runoff election.
Bass is preparing for a November runoff against progressive challenger Nithya Raman, a former ally whose campaign has gained significant attention. The mayor has faced criticism for her handling of homelessness and the city's 2025 wildfires, despite finishing first in the top-two primary this month.
This will be the first time in over two decades that an incumbent mayor has faced a runoff. Bass adviser Doug Herman is leaving the campaign team. The move comes as Bass seeks to bolster her campaign ahead of the runoff election.
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