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John Dooley Jr.
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]
Dooley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Dooley Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Columbus Alternative High School. He attended Central State University and earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 1997. Dooley's professional experience includes working as a barber. He has been affiliated with Omega Psi Phi.[1]
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 (3 seats)
Incumbent Kara Coates, incumbent Megan Dimmerling, incumbent Dion Manley, John Dooley Jr., and Cynthia Lampkins are running in the general election for Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large on November 4, 2025.
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Kara Coates (Nonpartisan) ![]() | ||
Megan Dimmerling (Nonpartisan) ![]() | ||
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Cynthia Lampkins (Nonpartisan) ![]() | ||
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Endorsements
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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 | |
| Cynthia Lampkins (Nonpartisan) | 21.7 | 7,243 | ||
John Dooley Jr. (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 19.0 | 6,318 | ||
| Total votes: 33,308 | ||||
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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.
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
John Dooley Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dooley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Ensure a safe learning environment by maintaining punctual and accurate classroom attendance and requiring all student in hallways to have adult permission.
- Ensure the district is fiscally responsible with clear, easily accessible information for full transparency.
- Increase parent involvement while protecting parents' rights. John firmly believes in all Gahanna schools providing complete disclosure and transparency regarding all academic teachings so parents are fully informed of what our children are learning every day.
2. Supporting Well-Rounded Education with Arts & Extracurricular Programs. Protect & expand funding for arts and band programs that foster teamwork, creativy and belonging. John witnessed how the Gahanna Band program helped his 2nd child thrive, building confidence & self-esteem through the support of caring, committed teachers
Once those fundamentals are established, good teaching means focusing on the basics—strong instruction in reading, writing, math, and history. Teachers should be clear, consistent, and passionate about helping students master these essential skills. A good teacher not only delivers content but also inspires curiosity, respect, and critical thinking without inserting political or ideological agendas.
Good teaching is measured by genuine student growth—academically, behaviorally, and personally. That growth can be seen in improved reading comprehension, math proficiency, attendance, engagement, and respect for others. It’s also measured by how well teachers communicate with parents and involve them as partners in their child’s success. Transparent reporting and consistent feedback between home and school help ensure that progress is real and sustainable.
In my ideal classroom, academic excellence is the foundation. Students are challenged to master core subjects like reading, writing, math, and history—skills that prepare all students for lifelong success. Lessons are focused, purposeful, and designed to build critical thinking, not political or ideological influence.
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2023
John Dooley Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dooley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Bridge the gap between teachers and parents.
- Returning the focus to academics and classroom positivity.
- Ensure child safety on campus.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Gahanna-Jefferson City School District school board At-large |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2025

