Karen Bass - Wikipedia
Karen Ruth Bass (/ ˈ b æ s /; born October 3, 1953) is an American politician, social worker, and former physician assistant who has served as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Bass previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022 and in the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010, serving as speaker during her final ...
Karen Bass elected mayor, becoming first woman to lead L.A.
Nov 16, 2022 · Rep. Karen Bass has defeated businessman Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, according to an Associated Press projection Wednesday, making her the first woman and second Black...
Bass elected mayor of LA over billionaire rival in historic win
Nov 17, 2022 · LOS ANGELES — Rep. Karen Bass has become the first woman elected mayor of Los Angeles, defeating billionaire developer Rick Caruso who waged the most expensive campaign in the city’s history.
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After being elected to represent Los Angeles in the State Assembly, Mayor Bass was elected Speaker, making her the first African American woman to ever lead a state legislative body in the history of the United States.
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Jan 11, 2025 · Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces backlash from across the city and beyond as catastrophic ... She became the first woman and second Black person to be elected mayor of Los Angeles on Nov. 8, ...
Karen Bass - Ballotpedia
Oct 30, 2015 · In 2022, Bass resigned from Congress after being elected mayor of Los Angeles, California. Bass advanced from the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral primary with 43% of the vote, along with Rick Caruso, who received 36% of the vote. Bass defeated Caruso in the November general election 55% to 45%.
Karen Bass makes history as LA's first female mayor - BBC
Dec 12, 2022 · Karen Bass was sworn-in as mayor of Los Angeles, California on Sunday, making her the first woman to lead the second-largest city in the US. Vice-President Kamala Harris administered the oath...
Karen Bass Sworn in as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
Dec 13, 2022 · Karen Bass was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as Los Angeles' 43rd mayor in a historic inauguration ceremony on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Karen Bass is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive.
Karen Bass Elected Mayor Of Los Angeles, Edging Rick Caruso; …
Nov 17, 2022 · UPDATED, 4:15 PM: Rep. Karen Bass has defeated developer Rick Caruso in the race for Los Angeles Mayor, becoming the first woman to lead the city. With 70% of the vote tallied, the latest...
LA elects US Rep Karen Bass mayor, first Black woman in post
Nov 17, 2022 · Los Angeles has elected its first Black woman as mayor. Democratic U.S. Rep. Karen Bass defeated billionaire developer Rick Caruso in a contest amid multiple scandals at City Hall, an out-of-control homeless crisis and rising crime.