Endorsed · State Assembly District 65 (AD65)

Ayanna Davis

Candidate · Democratic

Why Thrive LA endorses Ayanna

Dr. Ayanna Davis is a lifelong Compton resident, LAUSD public school principal, and elected member of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. She holds a Doctorate of Education from USC's Rossier School of Education and currently serves as Vice President of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles. She is running for California Assembly District 65 to succeed termed-out Assemblymember Mike Gipson. Davis brings a practical, community-rooted profile that distinguishes her in this race. Her law enforcement endorsements signal she is not aligned with the defund-the-police wing of her party. Davis carries endorsements from the Long Beach Police Officers Association, the LA Port Police Association, the LA City Stentorians, and California Professional Firefighters. That public safety coalition is noteworthy for an Assembly race in a district where crime and safety are top concerns. On the legislative side, she has the backing of outgoing Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, California Controller Malia Cohen, and former State Senate Majority Leader Isadore Hall. Her experience governing a school district budget and navigating LAUSD bureaucracy gives her operational knowledge that many first-time Assembly candidates lack. Ayanna Davis is the community-tested, public-safety-backed leader Assembly District 65 needs.

Key positions

  • Law Enforcement Backing: Endorsed by the Long Beach Police Officers Association, LA Port Police Association, LA City Stentorians, and California Professional Firefighters. In a district where violent crime remains a daily concern, Davis has earned the trust of the people who respond to it.
  • Rooted in the District: Born and raised in Compton, educated at USC, and currently serving on the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Endorsed by the Compton Chamber of Commerce for her understanding of local business needs.
  • Legislative Credibility: Backed by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Controller Malia Cohen, and outgoing Assemblymember Mike Gipson. These relationships position her to be effective from day one, provided she uses that influence to protect taxpayers and small businesses.

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