Incumbent mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are set to hold a live, one‑hour debate on October 13, 2026. The event will be broadcast by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Los Angeles.
The discussion will address public safety, homelessness, housing and economic development ahead of the November 3 mayoral election.