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Indian American Impact (IA Impact) has congratulated Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman on advancing to the November runoff election for mayor of Los Angeles, a contest that could make her the “first South Asian American mayor” of the nation’s second-largest city.
In a statement, IA Impact said Raman’s advancement reflects the growing political influence of Indian American and South Asian American communities in California, which is home to more than one million South Asians, the largest such population in the United States.
“Nithya Raman’s advancement to the November runoff is a testament to the power of a campaign built on a simple, urgent truth: Los Angeles must be affordable and safe for everyone,” said Chintan Patel, executive director of IA Impact.
Patel said Raman’s message has resonated with voters across one of the country’s most diverse electorates. He noted that her vision for a city where “working families can afford to stay, immigrants are protected, and no one is left behind” has gained broad support.
“As an immigrant herself, Nithya knows firsthand what is at stake for communities like ours,” he added. “If she wins in November, South Asian Americans will lead the two largest cities in the United States. Indian American Impact could not be more proud to stand with Nithya, and we will do everything in our power to see her across the finish line.”
Raman said she was “incredibly honored” by the opportunity to advance to the general election and thanked supporters who contributed to her campaign efforts.
She expressed appreciation to the thousands of volunteers and supporters who knocked on doors, made phone calls, sent text messages, donated, and hosted campaign events throughout the city.
“Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues. For too long, City Hall has prioritized giving political advantage to powerful interests that fund elections. Meanwhile, working people pay the price in higher rents, depleted services, and a city that has stopped working for them,” she said adding “If you’re as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you’ll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone.”
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