Nithya is endorsed by
progressive LA
ORG ENDORSEMENTS
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Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The Sierra Club amplifies the power of their millions of members and supporters to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world.
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WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), a labor union representing the thousands of creators who write scripted series, features, news programs, and other content.
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WESTERN STATES CARPENTERS
The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters are Committed to Building Careers and Influencing Policies that Drive Community Wealth.
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UNITE HERE! LOCAL 11
UNITE HERE Local 11 represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona. Members of UNITE HERE Local 11 join together to fight for improved living standards and working conditions.
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SEIU 121RN NURSE ALLIANCE
SEIU 121RN NURSE ALLIANCE: Nurses and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals throughout Southern California using our collective voice and united strength to advocate—through legislation, contract negotiations, patient advocacy and community partnerships—for safe staffing levels, adequate equipment and resources, workplace violence protections and other critical issues affecting patient and Nurse safety.
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STREETS FOR ALL
Streets for All is an advocacy organization building a transportation revolution in Los Angeles and California. They advocate for safe, equitable streets, dedicated bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements so everyone can move safely regardless of how they travel.
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California Working Families Party
The California Working Families Party is the grassroots party for the multiracial working class, fighting to make California care for all its people, not just the wealthy and well connected.
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DSA-LA
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the United States with over 90,000 members nationally. DSA’s members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing a democratic socialist presence in American communities and politics.
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LA FORWARD
LA Forward is a progressive nonprofit community organization in Los Angeles County focused on local civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and social justice.
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ACCE
The Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action is a grassroots, member-led, statewide community organization working with more than 15,000 members across California.
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EAA UNION
EAA a labor union, formed in 1894, representing more than 5000 public sector professionals in 40+ departments in the City of Los Angeles.
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Initiate Justice Action
IJ Action is a 501c4 organization founded and led by people harmed by the carceral system. IJ Action works to elevate the voices, priorities, and experiences of impacted Californians whose perspectives are often neglected.
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OUR REVOLUTION
Our Revolution was founded by Bernie Sanders as an independent organization to take on corporate power, elect progressives, and fight for a government that works for all of us — not the billionaire class.
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CIR/SEIU
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest housestaff union in the United States. We are a local of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 40,000 resident physicians and fellows who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities.
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EASTSIDE PADRES
The Eastside Padres Contra la Privatización is a grassroots community organization of parents, teachers, and educators based in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles.
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LATINO COALITION OF LOS ANGELES (LCLA)
Latino Coalition of Los Angeles (LCLA) drives systemic change that advances social equity and justice by empowering Angelenos through civic engagement, coalition building, public policy, and advocacy.
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For The People Action
For The People Action builds civic power for the BAMEMSA (Black, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian) community by training leaders, pipeline candidates to run for office and advocate for freedom of speech.
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LOS ANGELES LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS (LALCV)
LALCV’s mission is to endorse and support candidates in Los Angeles County and its 88 cities for Mayor, City Council, and County Supervisor who exhibit a knowledge of, and commitment to, preserving and protecting the environment.
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HOUSING ACTION COALITION
A member-supported non-profit that advocates for building more homes at all levels of affordability to help alleviate California’s housing shortage, displacement, and affordability crisis.
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Sunrise Movement
Sunrise is a movement of young people fighting to stop the climate crisis, win a green new deal, put everyday people back in charge, and build a world that works for all of us, now and for generations to come.
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Feel The Bern SFV
Feel The Burn San Fernando Valley (FTBSFV) strives to expand community involvement in social justice by uplifting the values of a truly people-powered movement. FTBSFV inspires and cultivates leadership among progressives in the San Fernando Valley, guided by the principles championed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
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UAW REGION 6
UAW Region 6 is the region of over 120,000 active & retired UAW members in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawai'i, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, organizing for a just & sustainable future for all.
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ABUNDANT HOUSING LA
AHLA is a grassroots nonprofit organization working to solve Southern California’s housing crisis by advocating for more housing at all levels of affordability. We are composed of community members whose primary interest is making housing more affordable.
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Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL)
Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL) ensure fairness, respect, dignity, and opportunity in every sphere of life — including the workplace — for all South Asian workers.
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Transportation Communications Union/IAM
The Transportation Communications Union/IAM proudly represents 25,000 members across the U.S., primarily in the railroad industry. TCU merged with the IAM in 2012 and has remained a powerful force for workers’ rights.
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Climate Action California
Climate Action California is an active community of individuals, organizations, and groups—working together to promote science-based climate solutions.
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California Environmental Voters
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap of innovative solutions that can be exported globally.
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Bruin Democrats
For decades, Bruin Democrats have come together to discuss politics, meet and hear from politicians, phone bank and write letters to elected representatives, participate in debates, attend local events, and the annual California Democratic Convention.
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Project ID Action Fund
Over 26 million Americans lack the ID they need to live full lives. At Project ID Action Fund, we advocate for laws and policies to help our communities obtain the IDs they need for jobs, housing, health care, and, most importantly, identity.
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NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ACTION FUND
New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) is building a democracy that represents and includes all people by engaging new voters, supporting New Americans as they run for office, and expanding civic engagement.
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S LIST
California Women’s List (CWL) is a Political Action Committee that endorses, fundraises for, and elects women to public office in California. Our volunteer board runs the organization and each board member is committed to the mission and values of CWL.
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East Area Progressive Democrats
East Area Progressive Democrats is a vibrant and diverse organization formed to influence lawmakers, candidates, elections, and policies that affect our communities and daily lives.
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MIRACLE MILE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The Miracle Mile Democratic Club represents the Miracle Mile, Fairfax District, Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, Park La Brea, and Greater Wilshire neighborhoods. We are chartered with the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.
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CAIR ACTION CALIFORNIA
Cair Action California’s mission is to engage, educate, and mobilize Muslim voters, train emerging leaders, and champion policy priorities that enhance the well-being and representation of Muslim communities.
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KOREAN AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
The Korean American Democratic Committee (KADC) was created to promote the political empowerment, advocacy, and civic participation of the Korean American community within the framework of Democratic Party principles.
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Democrats for the Protection of Animals
Democrats for Protection of Animals promotes the humane treatment of animals by promoting the institution of humane legislation and governmental policy and by increasing public awareness of animal protection issues at city, county, state and federal levels.
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UELA
UELA’S mission is to advocate for policies that promote housing abundance, advance sustainable mobility options, and center environmental stewardship, ensuring that our city remains a thriving and inclusive community for generations to come.
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WESTSIDE FOR EVERYONE
Westside for Everyone is a community of neighbors on the westside fighting for real solutions to our housing crisis.
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PRO-HOUSING DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
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ASIAN DEMS OF LA COUNTY
Empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, supporting leaders who champion our priorities, and advancing policies that deliver real results are central to the future of Los Angeles County.
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PLBRA
Park La Brea Residents Association (PLBRA) is a non-profit tenant advocacy organization representing residents of the Park La Brea apartment complex in Los Angeles. Established in 1985, it focuses on renter rights, community communication, and local quality of life.
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INDIAN AMERICAN IMPACT
Indian American Impact is a national civic and political organization focused on building political power, mobilizing voters, and electing South Asian Americans to public office.
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AFT Staff Guild, Local 1521A
The Staff Guild exists to serve its members by representing their viewpoints and ideas to the administration and before the Board of Trustees, and the Personnel Commission, by initiating and effectuating educational and personnel reforms, by protecting the member’s professional standards, status, and rights and by representing Unit I classified employees at the collective bargaining and consultation table.
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FOOD & WATER ACTION
Food & Water Action works to protect people’s health, communities and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests.
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InlandBoatmen's Union (ILWU)
The Inlandboatmen’s Union of Pacific, Marine Division of ILWU, represents workers on the west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.
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ILWU Local 56
ILWU Local 56 has a long, proud history of fighting for worker’s rights and providing critical services to the Southern California waterfront for over 80 years.
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TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA
The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO represents more than 160,000 members across the airline, railroad, transit, university, utility, and service sectors of the economy.
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SMART-TD Local 1674
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) is a 21st century labor union serving, protecting and raising the living standards of women and men working in the sheet metal, shipyard, manufacturing/production and transportation industries throughout the United States and Canada.
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California College Democrats
Students mobilizing for progressive change in the Golden State .
Personal Endorsements
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KENNETH MEJIA
*LA CITY CONTROLLER
“You only have two options. That’s it. We can continue the status-quo or not. Many of you asked me who will support the Controller’s Office so we can do our job in overseeing $45 billion annually! That person is Nithya Raman. During her tenure, she was one of the few who: Voted against cutting the Controller’s budget, motioned to get the Controller’s Office more auditors, fought back against eliminating the Controller’s Office, supported an independent protected budget for the Controller’s Office.
No matter your politics, we all agree that we need more transparency and accountability over your tax dollars.”
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LINDSAY HORVATH
*LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 3rd District
“Los Angeles deserves leadership that delivers real results, brings people together, and puts Angelenos first. Nithya Raman has shown the courage to challenge the status quo, fight for affordable housing, champion safer streets, and demand greater transparency and accountability in City Hall. I believe our city needs a mayor focused on data-driven solutions, and progress over politics. I’m proud to endorse Nithya because she has a vision for a more affordable, livable, and equitable Los Angeles — and the determination to turn that vision into reality.” -

DR. ROCIO RIVAS
*BOARD MEMBER, District 2 · Los Angeles Unified School District
“As an educator, immigrant, and mother, I’m proud to endorse Nithya Raman. I’ve seen firsthand how hard families work to build a better future, and I believe we need leaders who understand those experiences and will fight for them. Nithya listens, leads with heart, and fights for a Los Angeles that works for everyone.”
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RICK COLE
*PASADENA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, Former Mayor of Pasadena, Former City Manager of Azusa, Ventura and Santa Monica; and Former Deputy Mayor and Chief Deputy Controller for the City of LA
“Everyone except the incumbent Mayor can see that LA is in decline – even if they are afraid to say so out loud. Los Angeles desperately needs leadership focused on making the city work for its residents with the competence and intelligence to produce tangible results. Nithya Raman can provide that crucial leadership. No one else who is running can.”
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Chelsea Lee Byers
*WEST HOLLYWOOD CITYCOUNCILMEMBER
"Nithya’s Council District borders West Hollywood and I’ve seen how she has shown up and worked as a good neighbor and partner, proving to me that she is not only serious about her vision for shared prosperity across the region, but she is tireless when it comes to her investment in the work required to make it happen. Solving the most pressing challenges and real needs we have in this region — our affordability crisis, our housing shortage, the gaps in our transportation infrastructure, and our climate crisis — requires deep collaboration and bold action and this is not possible if the City of Los Angeles continues its current trajectory. This region needs courageous leadership to break through and it’s why I’m so excited to support Nithya."
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LAURA CHICK
*FORMER LA CITY CONTROLLER, Former LA City Council Member
“Nithya Raman was one of only two people who had the courage to vote against the [boondoggle convention center]. She's accountable, and she's responsible, and she's courageous. Nithya Raman is the mayor the city of Los Angeles has been yearning for. Join me in voting for the leader this city needs. Nithya Raman for Mayor.”
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KEVIN PEREZ
*EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Somos Familia Valle
“Nithya’s leadership reflects a deep understanding that our communities do not live single-issue lives. We move through the world as Latino, queer, immigrant, working-class, and Valley residents all at once. She understands how those intersecting identities shape the challenges faced by queer community members in the San Fernando Valley. Nithya is willing to push boundaries and stand with our communities to make sure government works for everyone, especially those who have too often been left out of the conversation.”
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HANS JOHNSON
*PRESIDENT, East Area Progressive Democrats
“Proud to endorse Nithya Raman for LA Mayor. This hardworking, big-hearted, battle-tested Councilmember & public school parent has a broad coalition & superior plan to solve the biggest problems that bedevil our City of Angels: unhoused residents; unsafe streets & sidewalks due to broken street lights, many with their wires stolen (go solar!) & unaffordable costs of living, including housing, energy, utilities, & transit. Nithya Raman voices nonstop, genuine devotion to the can-do, altruistic, love-thy-neighbor lifeblood of L.A. Her personal involvement in humane lifelines of safety & sustenance for homeless people has served thousands, activated hundreds of volunteers, & built bridges of trust citywide. Hope & optimism rooted in teamwork & leadership by example like hers, are force multipliers. That's exactly what Angelenos say we want now to overcome the rudderlessness afflicting our city. She is ready to serve us ALL as Mayor. Let's GO, LA!”
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BERNARD C. PARKS
*FORMER LA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER (8th District) & Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department
“I’m proud to endorse Nithya Raman to be the next Mayor of Los Angeles. I admire her courage, independence, and fiscal responsibility, as she is the only councilmember to vote against the city’s most expensive contract and project to balance our budget. I trust Nithya as LA Mayor to protect our tax dollars so that our city can finally restore basic services, increase public safety, and re-evaluate how our officers are deployed. Nithya is the candidate who is ready to accept the challenge of improving our quality of life. I urge all Angelenos to vote for Nithya on June 2nd.”
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SUJU VIJAYAN
*CO-LEADER, East Valley Indivisibles
“My Indivisible group endorsed Nithya for City Council in 2020 and 2024. Over the years, she has joined us for backyard chats, Zoom meetings, rallies, and more, making herself accessible to our group in myriad ways. She is also my councilmember, and thanks to her work in the district, we have seen homelessness - in my opinion, the number one challenge facing Los Angeles - drop sharply. Nithya is a pragmatic progressive who cares deeply about our city and wants to make it work better for more people. I am proud to support her bid to become our mayor.”
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MAGYBET MENDEZ
*CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Immigo
“I’m proud to endorse Nithya Raman because she understands immigrant families not just as a policymaker, but through lived experience. I immigrated to the San Fernando Valley with my family when I was three years old, and for several years, my parents and I were undocumented. I know the fear, uncertainty, and barriers that immigrant families face when trying to access basic city services. My family also experienced immigration fraud, which showed me how vulnerable our communities can be when they do not have strong protections and trusted support.”
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DAVID KIM
*BOARD MEMBER, Korean American Democratic Committee
“Nithya Raman brings thoughtfulness, compassion, and a deep commitment to public service to Los Angeles politics. Even in difficult political environments as an elected official, she has continued pushing conversations around housing, affordability, accountability, and making city government more responsive to everyday Angelenos. I believe she has the elected experience, vision, and integrity to help move Los Angeles forward at a time when our city needs serious and people-centered leadership.”
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AMOS MARVEL
*VICE PRESIDENT, Reseda Neighborhood Council
“She's smart as a whip, and she's listening and trying to work on things that are pragmatic and have a real impact on people in our community."
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