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Jamie Kohlmann
Jamie Kohlmann (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 12. She lost in the Republican primary runoff on May 28, 2024.
Kohlmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jamie Kohlmann was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Rice University in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a real estate agent and education policy analyst. As of 2024, Kohlmann was a former board member of BraveLove and a board member of Life on Belay.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2024
General election
General election for Texas State Board of Education District 12
Incumbent Pam Little defeated George King in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 12 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pam Little (R)  | 63.3 | 565,011 |
 | George King (D) | 36.7 | 327,645 | |
| Total votes: 892,656 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 12
Incumbent Pam Little defeated Jamie Kohlmann in the Republican primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 12 on May 28, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pam Little | 50.8 | 31,968 |
 | Jamie Kohlmann | 49.2 | 30,948 | |
| Total votes: 62,916 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 12
George King advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 12 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George King | 100.0 | 50,744 |
| Total votes: 50,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 12
Incumbent Pam Little and Jamie Kohlmann advanced to a runoff. They defeated Chad Green and Matt Rostami in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 12 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pam Little | 36.4 | 63,633 |
| ✔ | | Jamie Kohlmann | 27.0 | 47,288 |
 | Chad Green | 20.3 | 35,446 | |
 | Matt Rostami | 16.3 | 28,542 | |
| Total votes: 174,909 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kohlmann in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jamie Kohlmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kohlmann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a born and bred Texan. I went to L.D. Bell High School in Bedford, TX and attended Rice University where I majored in Economics.
In 2004, I won the title of Miss Texas and spent the year traversing the state advocating on education issues.
From there, I joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation where I handled education policy. I testified in front of the state legislature (House and Senate Education Committees) and State Board of Education as a strong advocate for charter schools and educational freedom.
I was then tapped to lead the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a free-market think tank in Honolulu. After three years, I returned to Texas to continue pursuing policy reform and fundraising in both the education and pro-life spaces.
Today, I am a successful real estate agent in Dallas. I am married to a former Navy fighter pilot, Ben, and we have three elementary-aged children.
Last, but certainly not least, I am a deep woman of faith. I attend Park Cities Presbyterian Church where I sing in the choir and serve in the preschool ministry. I am also a group leader and longtime member of Bible Study Fellowship.- Empower Parents: Parents should not be stuck with a government assigned school unless they choose one. They should have the freedom to send their kids to a school aligned with their values and desired educational outcomes. This includes approving a wide-range of excellent charter options and encouraging the Texas State Legislature to pass broad education funding reform that funds students, not systems.
- Protect Children: Children should not be exposed to sensitive subject matter without explicit parental approval. Instructional materials must be rigorously reviewed and purged of radical ideological agendas.
- Preserve Education: Our Texas state curriculum standards must reflect the values of Texans - the same values that made our country and state strong. We must resist attempts at indoctrinating our children in woke and DEI ideology. Furthermore, we must ensure that our standards and instructional materials are rigorous and effective at preparing students for thriving careers and families.
Second, review and adopt instructional materials that drive high standards while ensuring a strong foundation in the fundamentals of math and phonics.
Third, set graduation standards that reflect the requirements of a 21st century workforce.
Second, ensuring Texas parents have as many options as possible when choosing schools for their kids - which translates into approving high-quality charter schools as often as feasible.
Second, an ability to work collaboratively with folks of different political persuasions while still strongly standing for the core values that constituents demand.
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Campaign website
Kohlmann's campaign website stated the following:
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Setting Curriculum Standards: The SBOE is responsible for establishing curriculum standards that guide what students learn in Texas schools. Jamie Kohlmann is committed to ensuring these standards prioritize a well-rounded, comprehensive education that equips children with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful future. Providing Final Review of Rules Proposed by the State Board for Educator Certification: Jamie Kohlmann is committed to reviewing educator certification rules with a lens focused on maintaining high standards while ensuring fair and accessible pathways for educators. Her approach will prioritize the recruitment and retention of qualified and dedicated teachers. Reviewing and Adopting Instructional Materials: Jamie recognizes the critical significance of handpicking instructional materials that align with the bedrock values and expectations cherished by Texas families. She staunchly advocates for an exhaustive review process, ensuring parental involvement to safeguard against the infiltration of radical ideologies, particularly shielding District 12 students from divisive concepts like Critical Race Theory. Reviewing the Commissioner’s Proposed Award of New Charter Schools: In her role, Jamie will evaluate proposed charter schools, strategically dismantling bureaucratic barriers and hurdles that impede their establishment and operation. With a commitment to educational freedom and advocating for school choice, she champions charter schools that pioneer innovative and effective approaches. Throughout this advocacy, Jamie remains steadfast in prioritizing the well-being of parents and children, working to ensure they have access to diverse, high-quality educational options. Overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund: As a guardian of fiscal responsibility, Jamie Kohlmann will ensure prudent management of the Texas Permanent School Fund to secure resources for the benefit of students. She recognizes the importance of wise investments that contribute to the long-term success of Texas schools.[2] |
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| —Jamie Kohlmann’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 3, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jamie Kohlmann for TX Board of Education, District 12, “Board of Education,” accessed February 15, 2024
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