J.L. Quinones

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J.L. Quinones

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 4, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Howard University, 1994

Graduate

American University, Dubai, 1997

Ph.D

American University, Dubai, 2000

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Years of service

1992 - 2001

Personal

Birthplace

St. Louis, Mo.

Religion

Non-denominational Christian

Profession

Education advocate

J.L. Quinones (also known as Coach Win) ran for election for an at-large seat of the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education in Missouri. He lost in the general election on April 4, 2023.

Biography

J.L. Mendoza Quinones was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1992 to 2001. He earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University in 1994, a master's degree from American University in Dubai in 1997, and a Ph.D. from American University in Dubai in 2000. His career experience includes working as an education advocate.

Elections

2023

See also: St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2023)

General election

General election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education (2 seats)

Sadie Weiss and Tracy Hykes defeated J.L. Quinones in the general election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sadie Weiss (Nonpartisan)	39.3	18,206
✔	Submit photo	Tracy Hykes (Nonpartisan)	32.6	15,071
		J.L. Quinones (Nonpartisan)	25.5	11,789
		Other/Write-in votes	2.6	1,213

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,279
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Constance Nevels (Nonpartisan)

2022

See also: St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2022)

General election

General election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education (2 seats)

Emily Hubbard and incumbent Donna Jones defeated J.L. Quinones, David Jackson, and Bill Monroe in the general election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Emily Hubbard (Nonpartisan)	35.1	42,264
✔		Donna Jones (Nonpartisan)	28.7	34,644
		J.L. Quinones (Nonpartisan)	14.7	17,659
		David Jackson (Nonpartisan)	11.6	14,015
		Bill Monroe (Nonpartisan)	8.5	10,234
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	1,700

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 120,516
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2021

See also: St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)

General election

General election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Natalie Vowell (Nonpartisan)	15.8	20,469
✔	Submit photo	Antionette Cousins (Nonpartisan)	12.0	15,487
✔		Matt Davis (Nonpartisan)	11.5	14,922
		Alisha Sonnier (Nonpartisan)	11.5	14,893
		Emily Hubbard (Nonpartisan)	11.5	14,808
		Daffney Moore (Nonpartisan)	10.9	14,126
	Submit photo	David Merideth (Nonpartisan)	8.5	10,952
		Bill Haas (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)	7.9	10,205
		David Jackson (Nonpartisan)	5.5	7,062
		J.L. Quinones (Nonpartisan)	4.3	5,584
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	697

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 129,205
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

J.L. Quinones did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

J.L. Quinones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mendoza Quinones' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a life long educator, education advocate, community leader, pastor, and athletics coach.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Making sure the communities have a voice in decision-making

• Accountability of the School Board
• Preserving our District

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Advocating for education equality and reform

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Rodney King Verdict, Obama becoming first black president.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Teaching in the SLPS

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To be accountable and guide the district to excellence.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

By making sure the needs and interests pf the community are addressed and that the integrity of the district is preserved.

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