J. Quinn Brisben

John Quinn Brisben (September 6, 1934 – April 17, 2012) was an American teacher and political activist from Chicago, Illinois. Brisben was twice on the Socialist Party USA's presidential ticket. He was candidate for President of the United States in the 1992 U.S. presidential election. His running mate was initially Bill Edwards, but Edwards died during the campaign and was replaced by Barbara Garson. Brisben had previously been the Socialist Party USA's candidate for United States Vice President in 1976.

Brisben grew up in Enid, Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era. He met his wife-to-be, Andrea at the University of Oklahoma (and was physically attacked there for being a member of the NAACP). They married and lived for some time in Madison, Wisconsin while he studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He taught briefly in Gurnee, Illinois before coming to Chicago, where he taught at Mason Upper Grade Center, Thomas Kelly High School and Harlan High.

Brisben worked as a high school history and social studies teacher in Chicago’s inner city for 30 years until his retirement in 1990. He served several terms as a representative in the American Federation of Teachers, Local 1, and frequently served on strike committees. He received several teaching awards, including being named Teacher of the Year by Teachers for Integrated Schools in 1964.

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