Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Advocacy Nonprofit Manager
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is an environmental advocate, educator, and immigrant running for Assembly on an overall progressive policy platform. She currently is on staff at CA Environmental Voters and formerly chaired the CA Democratic Party Progressive Caucus.
In 2022 she challenged the incumbent for this same Assembly seat and was endorsed by IJ Action at that time as well.
Public Safety Platform:
In her candidate questionnaire, Iqbal-Zubair stated that she supports a blanket elimination of all sentencing enhancements and mandatory minimums, while also supporting alternatives to incarceration such as diversion and restorative justice.
Specifically, she also voiced her support for restoring the right to vote to people in prison, repealing the Three Strikes Law, and upholding credit earning established under Prop 57, stating: “These programs give people hope, build skills, and allow them to return home better
prepared to contribute to their families and communities. Instead of limiting rehabilitation, we should be expanding access to quality education, mental health care, and re-entry support.”
IJ Action is proud to endorse Fatima Iqbal-Zubair for a second time – she is a strong ally to people impacted by incarceration and has courageously and consistently pushed back against pro-criminalization narratives. We urge voters in AD 65 to vote for Fatima
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Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Educator/School Boardmember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
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 also been endorsed by the Los Angeles Port Police Association and the Long Beach Police Officers Association, and has received several campaign contributions from law enforcement agencies.
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Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Medical Doctor/Businessman
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Vinson Allen is a physician, small business owner, and community advocate. He founded Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care as the first African American to build a statewide urgent care chain in California.
Public Safety Platform:
Allen publishes no official campaign platforms. On his website, he lists 5 key pillars to preserve District 65: “Provide our children with opportunities and the tools they need; Mental awareness and health Care; Always protect the underserved; Help secure businesses and resident housing; Fairness and integrity for our residents.”
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
President Neighborhood Council
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Lamar Lyons is President of the San Pedro Neighborhood Council and has served as a legislative professional in Los Angeles city government and the California State Legislature. He is the co-founder of investment firm Burch Capital Partners focused on “financing social good.” His experience lies in municipal finance, infrastructure investment, and economic development.
Public Safety Platform:
Lyons believes public safety in Los Angeles needs rethinking and investment in community-based solutions. He writes: “California’s approach to public safety has relied too heavily on incarceration and traditional policing, even in cases involving a mental health crisis. I strongly support Los Angeles County’s Care First model, which prioritizes mental health care, homelessness services, and community-based intervention over incarceration.”
He aims to expand mental health crisis response services, invest in community-based organizations that offer public safety and reentry programs, expand public and mental health services, and scale community-based alternatives to policing and incarceration.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Environmental Justice Advocate
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Magali Sanchez-Hall has worked on workforce development initiatives, environmental justice projects, and policies to expand access for underserved communities.
Public Safety Platform:
Sanchez-Hall publishes a plan for “Safe and Healthy Communities” that includes survivor-oriented services: “She knows firsthand how critical it is to have access to shelters, legal support, and people who will stand by you in times of crisis. In the Assembly, she will expand protections for survivors, strengthen mental health services, and invest in community-based programs that give families the tools to heal and thrive.”
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Public School Teacher
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
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
