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Dr. Ayanna Davis is a Compton resident whose family history of public service — spanning sharecropper grandparents, a school district custodian grandfather, a city worker mother, and a fire captain stepfather — shaped her deep commitment to working families and community. Growing up amid gang violence, she channeled those early experiences into a career dedicated to education equity, working three jobs to earn her USC undergraduate degree before going directly into teaching.

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As an educator and administrator, Davis built a 20-year record of concrete impact — co-founding an accessible preschool and workforce development center in Watts in 2004, leading two early education centers as principal, and serving as President of the Early Education Principal Organization. Elected to the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees in 2022, she has helped drive the district to a #1 ranking in LA County among comparable districts.

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A lifelong union member across every phase of her career — United Teachers of Los Angeles, then Teamsters Local 2010 — Davis has fought for educator pay, pandemic support, and defined work hours. Active in Democratic Party and community organizations, she holds three advanced degrees including an Ed.D. from USC's Rossier School and was named AD-65 Woman of the Year in 2025. She lives in Compton with her son Joshua, a practicing family therapist.

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Dr. Davis and the "Compton Turnaround”

Compton students are leading in graduation rates!

Under Dr. Davis's leadership, Compton Unified achieved the highest graduation rate in L.A. County and top test scores statewide among comparable schools. While most low-income districts across California fell behind during the pandemic, Compton Unified's students gained half a grade level — a remarkable feat that caught the attention of educators nationwide. The district's forward-thinking approach earned it the National School Boards Association's 2025 Magna Award Grand Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in public education.

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DR. DAVIS SHARES OUR PRIORITIES:

Workforce Education

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Dr. Davis's top priority is to improve the quality of life for working families by advancing apprenticeship and workforce development programs to train local residents for good-paying jobs in construction, healthcare, auto repair and the food industry.

Protecting Wages + Benefits

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As the daughter of union members and a longtime union member herself, Dr. Davis understands the importance of respecting workers and ensuring fair wages. In the Assembly, she will fight to raise wages, improve workplace protections and expand healthcare and retirement benefits for California workers. 

Stopping ICE and Trump

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As a local school board member Dr. Davis fought against ICE and Trump from invading our schools. She has enacted policies that protect immigrant students and keep ICE out of neighborhood schools. Dr. Davis is committed to expanding access to quality legal services to ensure  immigrant families are treated with dignity and compassion.

Healthcare Reform

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Every Californian deserves healthcare that is timely, affordable, and close to home — yet for too many in underserved communities, that reality remains out of reach. Dr. Davis will fight to transform our healthcare system into one that truly serves all people, free from the burden of medical debt.

ENDORSEMENTS

We trust Dr. Ayanna Davis to represent Assembly District 65.

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California Democratic Party

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Long Beach Police Officers Association

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Assembly Majority Whip

Mark González 

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

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California Professional Firefighters

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Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

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California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell

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United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals

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Assemblymember

Mike Gipson

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California State Treasurer

Fiona Ma

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Long Beach Mayor

Rex Richardson

ELECTED & EDUCATION LEADERS

 

  • California State Assemblymember Mike Gipson (Incumbent)

  • United States Representative Luz Rivas

  • California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA

  • California State Controller Malia Cohen

  • California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

  • California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

  • California State Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D.

  • California State Assembly Majority Whip Mark González

  • California State Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur

  • California State Assemblymember Dawn Addis 

  • California State Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías

  • California State Assemblymember Juan Carrillo

  • California State Assemblymember Matt Haney

  • California State Assemblymember John Harabedian

  • California State Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal

  • California State Assemblymember Tina McKinnor

  • California State Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

  • California State Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris

  • California State Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom

  • California State Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez

  • California State Assemblymember Blanca Rubio

  • California State Assemblymember José Luis Solache

  • California State Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria

  • California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

  • California State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia

  • California State Assemblymember Lori Wilson

  • Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg

  • Former California State Senator Isadore Hall

  • Former California State Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon

  • Former California State Assemblymember Autumn Burke

  • Former California State Assemblymember Mike Davis

  • Former California State Assemblymember Chris Holden

  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell

  • Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Dr. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke

  • Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Heather Hutt

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker

  • Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz

  • Former Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu

  • LAUSD School Board Member Nick Melvoin

  • LAUSD School Board Member Sherlett Newbill

  • LAUSD School Board Member Scott Schmerelson

  • LAUSD School Board Member Dr. George J. McKenna III (Ret)

  • Compton Mayor Emma Sharif

  • Compton City Councilmember Lillie P. Darden

  • Compton City Councilmember Deidre Duhart

  • Compton City Councilmember Andre Spicer

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees President Micah Ali

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Vice President Satra Zurita

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Michael Hooper

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Denzell Perry

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Alma-Taylor Pleasant

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Joel Estrada

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Charles Davis (Ret.)

  • Compton Community College District Board of Trustees Member Dr. Sharoni Denise Little

  • Compton Community College District Board of Trustees Member Juanita Doplemore

  • Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson

  • Long Beach City Councilmember Cindy Allen

  • Long Beach City Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk 

  • Long Beach City Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie

  • ​Long Beach City Councilmember Mary Zendejas

  • Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees President Uduak-Joe Ntuk

  • Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees Vice President Dr. Ennette Morton

  • Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education Member Erik Miller

  • Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees Member Nichelle Henderson

  • Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

  • Carson City Councilmember Jawane Hilton

  • Carson City Councilmember Arleen Rojas

  • Carson City Clerk Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw

  • Hawthorne Mayor Pro Tem Katrina Manning

  • Gardena City Councilmember Dr. Mark Henderson

  • Grand Terrace Councilmember Gene E. Hayes, Esq.

  • Inglewood City Councilmember Gloria Gray

  • Lynwood City Treasurer Luis Cuellar

  • Culver City Unified School District Board of Education Member Triston Ezidore

  • Culver City Unified School District Board of Education Member Andrew Lachman

  • Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education President Margaret Evans

  • Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education Member Dr. Carliss McGhee

  • Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education Member Gary Hardie

  • Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education Member Patrice Marshall McKenzie

  • Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah

  • President of Charles Drew University Dr. David Carlisle*

  • Principal at Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center Elsa Madrid*

 

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

 

  • California Professional Firefighters

  • Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

  • California State Council of Laborers

  • Southern California District Council of Laborers

  • Laborers (LiUNA) Local 1309

  • Teamsters Joint Council 42

  • Teamsters Local 2010

  • Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA)

  • Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)

  • Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277

  • Boilermakers Local 92

  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47

  • Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU)

  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Southern California District Council

  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13

  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 56

  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63

  • The Los Angeles Port Police Association / International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 65

  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94

  • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 12

  • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501

  • International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36

  • Ironworkers Local 416

  • Ironworkers Local 433

  • Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)

  • California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA)

  • Long Beach Police Officers Association

  • Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

  • Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL)

  • Los Angeles School Police Management Association

  • Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)

  • Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 105

  • Transportation Communications Union/IAM Local 1315

  • United Association (UA) Local 250 

  • United Association (UA) Local 398

  • United Association (UA) Local 761

  • United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals

  • United Steelworkers Local 675 / USW Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education Committee

  • Los Angeles City Stentorians 

  • California Optometrist Association 

 

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS

 

  • California Democratic Party

  • Avance Democratic Club

  • Black Women Organized for Political Action

  • California Legislative Black Caucus

  • California Democratic Legislative Women’s Caucus

  • ​Citizens for Accountable Leadership

  • Compton Chamber of Commerce

  • Early Education Principal Organization

  • Equality California 

  • New California Coalition

  • New Frontier Democratic Club

  • Stonewall Young Democrats

  • South Central Los Angeles Democratic Club

  • California Jewish Democrats

  • Democrats for Israel Los Angeles

 

LOCAL & COMMUNITY LEADERS

 

  • City of Los Angeles Commissioner Erma Bernard-Gibson*

  • Education Commissioner Bruce Boyden*

  • Bridge Builders Foundation Interim Executive Director James Breedlove*

  • Carson Small Business Owner Lori Carter*

  • Watts Community Activist Lottie Cleveland*

  • Drew League Foundation President Angela Culpepper*

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club President Dr. Essie French Preston*

  • Volunteers of America Sr. Program Manager Craig Henry*

  • Compton Small Business Owner Hoskins Hogan*

  • UCLA Professor Dr. Tyrone Howard*

  • Compton Parks & Recreation Commissioner Lashawn Kindle Young*

  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party Vice Chair Pat Sanders*

  • Compton Small Business Owner Kevin Ramsey*

  • Los Angeles Airport Police Chief Cecil Rhambo*

  • National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Beta Phi Chapter President Jill Reed*

  • San Pedro Dem Club President Shannon Ross*

  • LAAAWPAC Founder Celestine Palmer*

  • LAAAWPAC Founder Joy Atkinson*

  • LAAAWPAC President Ingrid Palmer*

  • President Latino Chamber of Commerce Maria Villareal

  • Pastor KW Tulloss*

  • Educator and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Los Angeles South Bay Chapter President Cherona DeMesma Walzer*

  • Former L.A. County Democratic Party Chair Jimmie Woods Gray*

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*Titles for identification purposes only

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