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Karen Bass Campaigns for Mayor of Los Angeles

Updated 2026-05-21 01:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces a tough re-election bid against former ally Bob Pratt. Key issues include LAPD control and protecting Hollywood jobs.

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