Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman‘s recent surge in the race against Karen Bass is making the contest a tight one — as it’s revealed the far-left socialist has out-raised the incumbent with only weeks to go before the election.

According to the latest filings, Bass has raked in about $2.51 million in direct contributions and matching funds, with Raman raising slightly more at $2.53 million.

Both have taken in at least $1 million in matching funds as part of their total hauls. The city’s matching fund program provides candidates with $6 in taxpayer money for every $1 they receive from local supporters.

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