James M. Bishop Sr.
Lynwood Unified School District, Governing Board Member
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Overview
James M. Bishop Sr. is an educator and baseball coach in the Lynwood Unified School District.1 He also works as a security officer for the district.2 He played professional baseball for 13 years.3 In 2015, while coaching at Lynwood High School, he helped create a community partnership that fed over 4,000 students in an after-school program.4 He founded the Lynwood Athletics Community Services and the Lynwood Jr. Knights youth program.3
His campaign focuses on vocational education, performing arts, and athletics.3 He says schools should expect every student to show up, work to get better, and prepare for the next opportunity.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $5,760
- Cash on hand
- $5,553
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $624 | 11% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $3,874 | 67% |
| Businesses and other groups | $1,262 | 22% |
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Candidate List - Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION February 27, 2025, Lynwood Unified School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- A Vote For James Bishop Is a Vote For Change, City Pride Magazine. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Community Partnership helps Lynwood High Feed 4,000 Students in After-School Program, Patch. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- COACH JAMES BISHOP FOR LYNWOOD SCHOOL BOARD, Hub City Reporter. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.