Nithya Raman to advance in L.A. mayoral runoff race, NBC News projects

Democratic Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has secured a spot in the upcoming mayoral runoff election, according to projections from NBC News. She will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the general election contest.

The advancement sets up a two-candidate race between the current mayor and the council member, determining who will lead the city in the coming term.

The outcome shapes the direction of Los Angeles leadership and determines which candidate will guide the city's policy agenda on key issues affecting residents.