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| Born | May 1, 1957 Libertyville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Baylor University (BS) Southern Methodist University (MBA) Clemson University (PhD) |
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| Employer | Clemson University |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Children | 2 |
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Jo Jorgensen[1][2] (born May 1, 1957)[1] is an American libertarian political activist and academic. Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2020 election, in which she finished third in the popular vote with about 1.9 million votes, 1.2% of the national total. She was previously the party's nominee for vice president in the 1996 election, as Harry Browne's running mate. She is a full-time lecturer of psychology at Clemson University.
- ^ a b "Jo Jorgensen Biography". ProCon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. August 26, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Statement of Candidacy – Jo Jorgensen" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. August 13, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2020.