Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

Educator/School Boardmember

Law Enforcement Contributions:

• California Correctional Peace Officers Association PAC
• Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC
• Los Angeles School Police Management Association PAC
• Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC
• Los Angeles Port Police Association PAC
• Long Beach Police Officers Association PAC
• California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC

Background:

Ayanna Davis has served as a classroom teacher and union member, and currently works in early education as a public school principal at the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Public Safety Platform:

Davis centers her public safety platform around creating “safer streets” for young people. A statement from her platform page reads: “I will work closely with local first responders to improve emergency response times… I will also advocate for increased funding for after-school programs and job training programs to provide pathways of opportunity for young people in our communities. Additionally, I will always push for stronger gun safety laws – especially those targeting ghost guns – to keep dangerous weapons out of our schools and off of our streets.” 

While her platform includes some preventative approaches, she also outlines a close relationship with law enforcement. She has been endorsed by numerous law enforcement agencies, namely the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS), California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), Long Beach Police Officers Association (LBPOA), Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA), Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), Los Angeles School Police Management Association (LASPMA), and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC).

Due to the incredibly strong support she has received from law enforcement, IJ Action makes no recommendation in this race.

Website:

https://www.ayannadavis.com/

Political Party:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

Public School Teacher

Law Enforcement Contributions:

None as of 09/21/2026

Background:

Lydia Gutiérrez served on the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council from 2007-2014. She served as a long-time educator in Los Angeles Unified School District, and campaigned unsuccessfully for LAUSD School Board District 7 seat in 2015, 2020, and 2024, advancing to the general election in 2015 and 2024.

Public Safety Platform:

Gutiérrez has no campaign website for the State Assembly race. She has posted on social media celebrating a CAGOP endorsement.

Website:

No Website