Karen Bass

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About

Karen Bass is an American politician who has served as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles since 2022, and is 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. Bass was elected speaker of the California State Assembly in 2008, becoming the first African-American woman in United States history to serve as speaker of a state legislative body. Before entering elected office, Bass worked as a physician assistant and community organizer.

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Also known as Karen Ruth Bass.

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Mayor of Los Angeles

Los Angeles city · California

Party in source

Democratic

Term began

2022-12-12

Term ends

2026-12-11

Record date

2026-10-25

Connect

213-978-0600mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org

200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Source & provenance

github.com

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Source & provenance

Mayor of Los Angeles