Los Angeles Mayor Race Polls Show Tight Competition Between Bass and Caruso

Los Angeles Mayor Race Polls Show Tight Competition Between Bass and Caruso

LOS ANGELES, CA – The latest polling data released this morning in the Los Angeles mayoral race reveals an extremely tight contest between Representative Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso, with less than two weeks until Election Day. The survey, conducted by the University of Southern California’s Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Times, found Representative Bass leading at 48% among likely voters, with Mr. Caruso close behind at 43%. The margin of error is 3.5 percentage points, placing the candidates within a statistical tie. The poll, which polled 1,200 registered voters from September 27 to October 2, asks: What is the current state of the race? Key factors driving voter sentiment include crime and homelessness, with Mr. Caruso gaining traction among voters prioritizing public safety, while Ms. Bass maintains a strong lead among progressive Democrats. Where is this happening? The race is concentrated in the city of Los Angeles, the second-largest in the United States. Why is this significant? This contest is being closely watched nationally for its implications on urban Democratic politics and the rising influence of moderate, business-oriented candidates. How is the race unfolding? Both campaigns are intensifying ad spending and field operations in the final push, with a particular focus on early voting, which began last week.