Joe W. Bowers Jr.
Inglewood Unified School District, Member, Board of Education, Trustee Area 2
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Overview
Joe W. Bowers Jr., a contributing editor for California Black Media, is running for Trustee Area 2.1 He previously worked in executive leadership at IBM, Exxon Research and Engineering, and The Coca-Cola Company.1 He co-founded the Education Equity Coalition and serves as a liaison between the Inglewood Area Ministers Association and the school district.1 His campaign says he pushed for a state audit of the district's finances.2 His priorities include improving student achievement, supporting teachers, and preparing students for graduation.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $9,679Of this, $617 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $5,050
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,220 | 23% |
| PACs and other committees | $6,242 | 64% |
| The candidate | $617 | 6% |
| Businesses and other groups | $600 | 6% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $4,500 in 3 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Bowers for School Board 2026
Endorsements
- Assemblymember Tina McKinnor2Democratic elected official
- Former State Sen. Isadore Hall III2Democratic elected official
- Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Bernard C. Parks2Elected official
- Inglewood City Councilmember Alex Padilla2Democratic elected official
- Inglewood City Councilmember Eloy Morales Jr.2Elected official
- Inglewood Unified Board President Carliss McGhee2Elected official
Sources
- Meet Candidates Seeking Office This November in Inglewood, Los Angeles News Observer. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Joe Bowers for School Board, Joe Bowers for School Board. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.