Jamie Jo Carothers

Jamie Jo Carothers

Independent

Candidate, Governor of Wisconsin

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Associates

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Personal

Profession

Writer

Contact

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Jamie Jo Carothers (independent) is running for election for Governor of Wisconsin. Carothers declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.

Carothers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jamie Jo Carothers earned an associate degree from the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Her career experience includes working as a writer.

Elections

2026

See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Governor of Wisconsin

Jamie Jo Carothers (Independent), Oliver Carranza (Independent), Crystal Harper (Independent), David King (Independent), and Mike Kohn (Independent) are running in the general election for Governor of Wisconsin on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jamie Jo Carothers (Independent)
	Submit photo	Oliver Carranza (Independent)
		Crystal Harper (Independent)
		David King (Independent)
	Submit photo	Mike Kohn (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Travis Swenby (Independent)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Mandela Barnes
	Submit photo	Joel Brennan
		David Crowley
		Francesca Hong
		Missy Hughes
		Brett Hulsey
		Sara Rodriguez
	Submit photo	Zachary Roper
		Kelda Roys

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Strnad (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin

Andrew Manske (R) and Tom Tiffany (R) are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Andrew Manske
		Tom Tiffany

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bill Berrien (R)
• Josh Schoemann (R)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jamie Jo Carothers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carothers' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello, I am seeking election to be the next Wisconsin Governor. I ask for your vote on November 3rd, 2026. Please stay informed on social media regarding updates to my campaign which can be found on my facebook page. I look forward to working with you as your Governor in tackling the most important topics to us here in Wisconsin. Thank you for reviewing my candidate profile. Best Wishes Always Wisconsin! Jamie Jo Carothers, 2026 Candidate for Wisconsin Governor

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education: As a mother, aunt, and former Substitute teacher the topic of education is very important to me, especially in regards to student well being. That is why as Governor of Wisconsin I will have a high priority on wellness enhancing programs for students. We need to have an improvement in student test scores. That being stated, we do well in what we have a passion for. I believe that a passion for learning can belong to all Wisconsinite students, if the best programs are available to them.
• Economy: Topics of the economy and cost of living is an area I have a priority with, just as other candidates do. This is a topic concerning all states, not just Wisconin. As such, we can't do it alone. I believe the best chances for economic solutions is looking at what is working to lower essential living costs at state and assessing that compared to the unique factors involved here in Wisconsin.
• Environmental: Balance in the environment is important to me. Responsibly using natural resources must be done to maintain balance between our demands to use what nature provides and environmental health. I believe with careful consideration of each environmental topic that balance can be obtained and maintained.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitutional legislation and civil rights focus in all public policy areas. Agriculture, forestry, and environmental policy are a few specialized areas of personal interest to me.

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