Background: Dr. Ayanna Davis grew up in a single-parent home in Compton, California. A mother and lifelong public servant, she has dedicated her life to lifting up our children and the next generation. Davis previously served as a local classroom teacher and union member, and currently works in early education as a public school principal at the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Campaign: She wants to invest in education, reduce homelessness, expand healthcare, and protect our environment.

Controversies: No known controversies have been found at this time.

Background: Lydia has spent her entire life in the Harbor Area, blessed with very strong values of dignity and respect, and giving service to the community. She has been a school teacher and has worked in the business sector while successfully pursuing advanced levels of education to further her passion for education.

Campaign: Lydia wants to improve LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), in finance, graduation rates, administration, and academic goals for students.

Controversies:  In 2015, when she ran for district 7, there were some flyers calling her an "extremist." It has also been stated that Lydia doesn't support gay marriage or abortions. In response, Gutierrez did not address issues individually but suggested that all of her views do not align with the flyers although the views do align with conservative positions.