Joseph Manacmul
Incumbent
Downey Unified School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 7
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Overview
Joseph Manacmul represents Trustee Area 7 on the Downey Unified School District Board of Education.1 He was appointed in October 2025 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of a trustee.2 He graduated from UCLA and earned a master’s degree in public policy from Pepperdine University.3 According to his campaign, he helped build Stay Arts, a nonprofit that offered arts and public programming.3 In a candidate questionnaire, he said his priorities include strong reading and math instruction, early intervention, student wellness, and opportunities that prepare students for success beyond graduation.4 He also stated he delivered Measure K under budget as principal officer and would focus on protecting classroom resources and making transparent, responsible investments.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $2,426
- Cash on hand
- $1,442
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Not reported | |
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Endorsements
Sources
- Board of Education | Downey Unified School District, Downey Unified School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Joseph Manacmul appointed to Downey school board, The Downey Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Local leaders back Manacmul for DUSD board — The Downey Patriot, The Downey Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Joseph Manacmul, Downey Unified School District Area 7 ..., Press-Telegram. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- ENDORSEMENT: Keep Manacmul on the school board, The Downey Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.