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LA voters scorch state of the city, huge number seriously considering leaving California: shock poll

By: Jamie Paige

22 October 2026 at 13:00

A new poll shows LA Mayor Karen Bass trailing challenger Nithya Raman by 8 points, with 71.7% of voters disapproving of Bass's job performance.

Bar chart showing 71.7% disapprove, 25.5% approve, and 2.8% don't know regarding the job Karen Bass is doing as mayor of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a campaign event.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman poses for a picture with members of the Western States Carpenters.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stands behind a railing at a news conference, flanked by supporters holding "Karen Bass for Mayor" signs.

Supporters of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman listen to her speech.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman speaks at an LGBTQ campaign event at the Black Cat in Silver Lake.