Brief
Karen Bass leads Nithya Raman among Latino voters in new Los Angeles poll
The BSP Research poll, commissioned by a pro‑Bass group, finds Bass with a 40% share versus Raman's 28% among Latino respondents.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass holds a 12‑point lead over challenger Nithya Raman among Latino voters, according to a poll released Friday, the New York Post reported.
What happened
The BSP Research poll was conducted Oct. 1‑8 among 602 Latino voters and shows Bass at 40% support, Raman at 28%, with 32% undecided. Bass’s advantage is strongest among Spanish‑speaking respondents, where she leads by 32 points. Older Latinos (age 50+) favored Raman 53% to 17% for Bass, while voters under 40 were evenly split at 35% each.
What the reports add
The poll contrasts with a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies/Los Angeles Times poll conducted Sept. 15‑20 and published Oct. 2, which gave Raman a 45% to 21% lead over Bass. The New York Post notes the newer poll’s regional breakdown: Bass leads in downtown LA, South Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, while Raman leads in West Los Angeles. East Los Angeles remains the most undecided area, with 44% of respondents still choosing.
What was said
Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who endorsed Bass, called the poll “showing real momentum heading into the final weeks of the campaign.” The Post also recorded a comment from Matt Barreto, who leads BSP Research, though he was not quoted directly.
How it came about
The poll was commissioned by Unidos Con Karen Bass, an independent‑expenditure group supporting the incumbent. It follows a heated campaign period in which the candidates have debated police policy, immigration enforcement and Raman’s appearance in a deleted social‑media video.
Key facts
- BSP Research poll of 602 Latino voters (Oct. 1‑8) shows Bass at 40% and Raman at 28% (nypost.com)
- 32% of Latino respondents remain undecided (nypost.com)
- Older Latino voters (50+) favor Raman 53% to Bass 17% (nypost.com)
- Earlier UC Berkeley poll (Sept. 15‑20) gave Raman a 45% to 21% lead over Bass (nypost.com)
Where accounts differ
- Latino voter preference for Bass vs. Raman: BSP Research poll shows Bass leading 40% to 28% (nypost.com); UC Berkeley poll shows Raman leading 45% to 21% (nypost.com)
Timeline
- 2026-09-15 — UC Berkeley poll fieldwork begins
- 2026-09-20 — UC Berkeley poll fieldwork ends
- 2026-10-01 — BSP Research poll fieldwork begins
- 2026-10-08 — BSP Research poll fieldwork ends
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Surprise poll shows support surge for LA mayoral candidate among key voters”
