Jane Fonda Backs Mayor Karen Bass Days Before Competitive Los Angeles Primary
Los Angeles, Friday, 29 May 2026.
Just days before the June 2026 primary, activist Jane Fonda endorsed Mayor Karen Bass, signaling a strategic push to consolidate progressive voters in a highly competitive three-way race.
Consolidating the Progressive Base
Fonda, who previously backed Bass in her historic 2022 mayoral run, praised the incumbent’s willingness to stand up for civil rights and the climate [1]. The endorsement aligns with Bass’s recently unveiled Climate Action Plan, which targets carbon neutrality for the city by 2045 and includes the installation of 120,000 electric vehicle chargers [1]. This high-profile backing was quickly followed by an endorsement from California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, May 28, 2026, who commended Bass for reducing homelessness and protecting communities from federal immigration enforcement [3].