Jo Jorgensen, born on May first, nineteen fifty-seven, is a prominent American libertarian political activist and academic. With a diverse career spanning politics, education, and business, she has made significant contributions to the Libertarian Party and the field of psychology.
In the two thousand twenty presidential election, Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party's nominee, where she garnered approximately one point nine million votes, translating to one point two percent of the national total. This marked a notable moment in her political journey, as she finished third in the popular vote.
Prior to her presidential run, Jorgensen served as the party's nominee for vice president in the nineteen ninety-six election, partnering with Harry Browne. Her extensive experience in politics is complemented by her role as a full-time lecturer of psychology at Clemson University, where she shares her knowledge and passion for the subject with her students.