Rep. Karen Bass Becomes , First Female Mayor of Los Angeles.br NBC News reports that Bass has defeated br Rick Caruso to be the next mayor of Los Angeles.br NBC News reports that Bass has defeated br Rick Caruso to be the next mayor of Los Angeles.br She is the first woman and br second Black person to ever hold the office.br Caruso, a billionaire real estate developer, was backed by Elon Musk and spent approximately $100 million on his campaign.br Both candidates are Democrats.br Both candidates are Democrats.br Bass is currently serving her sixth House term.br NBC News reports that br she was a finalist to be Joe Biden's br vice presidential running mate two years ago.br When Bass announced her mayoral campaign last year, she said L.A.'s homeless crisis would be one of her main priorities.br When Bass announced her mayoral campaign last year, she said L.A.'s homeless crisis would be one of her main priorities.br I’ve spent my entire life bringing groups of people together in coalitions to solve complex problems and produce concrete change, especially in times of crisis. , Rep. Karen Bass, via statement.br With my whole heart, I’m ready, Rep.