John Dooley Jr.

John Dooley Jr.

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University, 1997

Personal

Birthplace

Columbus, Ohio

Religion

Christian

Profession

Barber

Contact

Campaign website

John Dooley Jr. is running for election for an at-large seat of the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board in Ohio. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Biography

John Dooley Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio. Dooley's professional experience includes working as a barber. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 1997.

Elections

2025

See also: Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, Ohio, elections (2025)

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates are running in the general election for Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Kara Coates (Nonpartisan)
		Megan Dimmerling (Nonpartisan)
		Sue Horn (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Dion Manley (Nonpartisan)
		John Dooley Jr. (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Cynthia Lampkins (Nonpartisan)

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2023

See also: Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, Ohio, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large (2 seats)

Incumbent Daphne Moehring and incumbent Beryl Brown Piccolantonio defeated Cynthia Lampkins and John Dooley Jr. in the general election for Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daphne Moehring (Nonpartisan)	30.8	10,255
✔		Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (Nonpartisan)	28.5	9,492
	Submit photo	Cynthia Lampkins (Nonpartisan)	21.7	7,243
		John Dooley Jr. (Nonpartisan)	19.0	6,318

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Endorsements

Dooley received the following endorsements.

• State Auditor Keith Faber (R)
• Franklin County, Ohio, Republican Party
• Gahanna, Ohio, Republican Party
• Central Ohio Republican Council of Clubs
• Moms for Liberty, Franklin County, Ohio
• Restore Liberty

Pledges

Dooley signed the following pledges.

• Moms For Liberty

Campaign themes

2025

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2023

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A Central Ohio native, John graduated from Columbus Alternative High School and later earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University. While attending college, he grew to love the skill of cutting hair and has worked as a licensed barber for 25 years. He was raised in a loving and nurturing family with his father, a teacher and mother a social worker. Both parents modeled and taught the significance of strong family values, financial responsibility and education. Member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Eta Gamma chapter 1990.

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?

• Bridge the gap between teachers and parents.
• Returning the focus to academics and classroom positivity.
• Ensure child safety on campus.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education and child safety

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my father and my Pastor. I follow their example of living. These are men of integrity. They keep their word. I can trust them to do right, even when no one is looking.

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

The Iran hostage crisis. 9 years old at that time.

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

Snapps Burgers. Worked there for almost 2 years.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Gahanna Republican Party

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Other survey responses

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• League of Women Voters

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