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Justin Ouimette
American political staffer and State Freedom Caucus Network co-founder
Personal details
- Occupation
- Legislative staffer and political organizer
- Birthplace
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Education
- Brown University, history; Boston University, M.A. in international affairs
- Spouse
- Alison (as reported in 2024)
- Children
- Two daughters (as reported in 2024)
Justin Ouimette is an American conservative political organizer who was an executive director of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus and became co-founder and senior vice president of the State Freedom Caucus Network.
Education and early career
Ouimette was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and grew up in Mauldin, South Carolina. He studied history and international relations at Brown University and completed a master’s degree in international affairs at Boston University. He served as a congressional legislative director before joining the House Freedom Caucus.
House and state Freedom Caucuses
Ouimette became policy director for the newly established House Freedom Caucus in 2015 and later served as executive director. He joined Andrew Roth in founding the State Freedom Caucus Network in 2021 and became a senior leader of its staffing and legislative support programs.
Family
In a 2024 interview published by his organization, Ouimette said he was married to Alison and they had two daughters.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.