“Mayoral Candidate Adam Miller Unveils ‘7×7 Policy Plan’ to Improve LA” – MyNewsLA reports his 7×7 plan, but the rollout receives limited media attention and does not shift voter

“Mayoral Candidate Adam Miller Unveils ‘7×7 Policy Plan’ to Improve LA” – MyNewsLA reports his 7×7 plan, but the rollout receives limited media attention and does not shift voter sentiment, so the

Further decline as political analysts highlight challenges for Raman to consolidate liberal base and gain endorsements late in the race

Nithya Raman plunges to 18%37%

Late entry disadvantages and intra-progressive divisions dampened market confidence.

“Adam Miller, Los Angeles mayor candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire” – Daily News publishes a routine questionnaire with no substantive policy announcements,

“Adam Miller, Los Angeles mayor candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire” – Daily News publishes a routine questionnaire with no substantive policy announcements, reinforcing the perception of a low‑impact campaign and keeping the

Controversy arises as Rae Huang accepts campaign donation from a streamer with a history of anti-Jewish remarks

Rae Huang dips to 1%1%

News of Huang accepting a maximum donation from a controversial Twitch streamer linked to anti-Semitic comments sparked negative publicity, contributing to a further decline in market support to 1%.

Polls show Raman gaining ground as a progressive alternative amid dissatisfaction with Bass, peaking at 60% in market

Nithya Raman jumps to 60%7%

Growing public discontent with incumbent and Raman’s energized campaign pushed her market.

“Adam Miller wants to fix a ‘broken’ L.A.” – Beverly Press & Park La Brea News highlights Miller’s modest campaign profile and his focus on the over‑budget LAX People Mover,

Adam Miller rises to 1%1%

“Adam Miller wants to fix a ‘broken’ L.A.” – Beverly Press & Park La Brea News highlights Miller’s modest campaign profile and his focus on the over‑budget LAX People Mover, offering no new momentum and leaving his market

Raman releases campaign video emphasizing Hollywood industry revival and criticizes Bass’s handling of film liaison appointment

Nithya Raman jumps to 53%7%

This targeted messaging on economic and cultural issues resonated with voters concerned about Los Angeles’s entertainment sector.

Rae Huang releases detailed plan to remove LAPD Chief and restructure police funding

Rae Huang rises to 5%2%

Huang's public proposal to overhaul the LAPD, including removing Chief Jim McDonnell and redirecting liability payouts, attracted media coverage and a slight market uptick, highlighting her focus on public safety reform.

Karen Bass faces intensified criticism over homelessness, street conditions, and wildfire fallout as the primary election approaches, contributing to a low point in market

Karen Bass plunges to 23%19%

Karen Bass faces intensified criticism over homelessness, street conditions, and wildfire fallout as the primary election approaches, contributing to a low point in market confidence

Raman’s campaign gains momentum with grassroots mobilization and endorsements highlighting her focus on housing and homelessness

Nithya Raman jumps to 47%12%

Her active volunteer-driven petition efforts and policy focus increased optimism about her viability.

Rae Huang peaks at 9% market

Rae Huang jumps to 9%7%

Following campaign efforts and media attention, including outlining bold police reform plans, Huang's market.

Raman publicly shifts stance on LAPD funding, moving from previous "defund the police" position to supporting increased police presence

Nithya Raman rises to 38%4%

This position change aligned her more closely with mainstream voters concerned about public safety, briefly boosting her market support.

Deadline for mayoral candidate filing passes with Caruso absent;

Rick Caruso dips to 0%2%

other challengers enter race, confirming his non-candidacy and market

Nithya Raman announces surprise bid for Los Angeles mayor hours before filing deadline, challenging incumbent Karen Bass despite recent endorsement of Bass

Nithya Raman plunges to 31%18%

This unexpected entry reshaped the race dynamics and introduced uncertainty, causing an initial sharp drop in her market.

Poll shows Rae Huang with approximately 3% support in a crowded mayoral field

Rae Huang plunges to 8%42%

Early polling from UCLA Luskin indicated Huang's support at about 3%, signaling limited traction and causing a sharp market.

Los Angeles Times reports Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered wildfire after-action report;

Rick Caruso rises to 3%1%

Caruso expresses outrage and briefly reconsiders mayoral run, causing minor market uptick

Pratt publicly criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom and city officials over wildfire mismanagement, including a lawsuit against the city and L.A.

Spencer Pratt drops to 17%6%

Department of Water and Power, raising his profile as an outsider candidate

Spencer Pratt announces candidacy for Los Angeles mayor at the “They Let Us Burn” rally in Pacific Palisades, motivated by wildfire recovery failures and government accountability

Spencer Pratt jumps to 23%5%

Spencer Pratt announces candidacy for Los Angeles mayor at the “They Let Us Burn” rally in Pacific Palisades, motivated by wildfire recovery failures and government accountability issues; this launch marked his entry into the race and initial market interest

The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission releases the full list of 14 mayoral candidates, highlighting Alnajjar’s engineering background and policy focus, which briefly boosts his

Asaad Alnajjar jumps to 17%5%

The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission releases the full list of 14 mayoral candidates, highlighting Alnajjar’s engineering background and policy focus, which briefly boosts his perceived viability

Rae Huang announces candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, emphasizing housing for all, free transit, and economic justice

Huang formally entered the race as a progressive challenger to incumbent Karen Bass, introducing her platform focused on housing affordability and social justice, initially generating market interest at 50%.

Arrest of a suspect charged with sparking the January 1 fire that led to the 2025 Palisades wildfire, intensifying scrutiny on city fire management and Bass’s leadership during

Karen Bass drops to 62%13%

Arrest of a suspect charged with sparking the January 1 fire that led to the 2025 Palisades wildfire, intensifying scrutiny on city fire management and Bass’s leadership during the crisis

Karen Bass receives Trailblazer Award at Verdical Group’s Net Zero Conference for leadership on climate action and announces a new LADWP water conservation program for

Karen Bass drops to 63%8%

Karen Bass receives Trailblazer Award at Verdical Group’s Net Zero Conference for leadership on climate action and announces a new LADWP water conservation program for disadvantaged communities

Rick Caruso deploys private firefighters and water trucks to protect Palisades Village during the Southern California wildfires, highlighting his active role in local crisis

Rick Caruso plunges to 13%23%

Rick Caruso deploys private firefighters and water trucks to protect Palisades Village during the Southern California wildfires, highlighting his active role in local crisis response and increasing his public profile

Karen Bass participates in star-studded event honoring Rev.

Karen Bass surges to 77%17%

Al Sharpton’s 70th birthday in Los Angeles, highlighting her prominence in local political and civil rights circles