Latinos make up nearly 37% of the Los Angeles electorate, making their votes crucial in the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass leads with 29% Latino voter support, according to a UC Berkeley poll.
- Bass has emphasized her opposition to ICE raids and launched the 'Latinos con Bass' initiative. - Challenger Nithya Raman is campaigning in Latino neighborhoods and released a Spanish-language ad.
- The concurrent governor's race with Latino candidates could boost Latino turnout. The election is seen as a test of which candidate can best connect with the Latino community, with Bass currently holding a significant edge.