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Scott Eckhard Jewett
Libertarian candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Florida · Open seat
Businessman, franchise executive and inventor
Scott Eckhard Jewett is a businessman and inventor from Boca Raton and the Libertarian Party nominee for Governor of Florida on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. His running mate for Lieutenant Governor is Nicole Skelly. This is his first run for public office.
Where Jewett stands
- Property taxes
- Says he will fight to eliminate property taxes on homesteaded homes, and says state and local governments would have to cut waste and spend less as a result.
- Property insurance
- Proposes more insurer competition, cutting waste he says drives up premiums, and protecting homeowners from abusive claims practices. Wants Citizens kept as a backstop rather than a growing substitute for the private market.
- Affordability / cost of living
- Proposes judging every state decision by whether it lowers family costs, cutting rules and fees that raise prices, and requiring agencies to show how new rules affect households before they take effect.
- Housing
- Supports cutting permitting red tape and backing local decisions that add starter homes and rentals. Opposes government picking winners among developers.
- Education / school choice
- Supports funding that follows the child, parent-led choices and curriculum decisions kept close to families. Wants less paperwork for teachers and results required from schools that receive public money.
- Immigration
- Supports secure borders and enforcement against criminals and traffickers. Also supports a simpler, faster legal path for people who come to work.
- Business regulation / economy
- Says he would take a businessman's approach to the state budget and points out that Florida ranks 33rd among states for ease of starting a business, which he says needs to change.
- Guns / Second Amendment
- Describes himself as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership.
Background
- Libertarian nominee for Governor of Florida, 2026 (first run for public office)
- Grew the LINE-X franchise system to more than 600 locations in 23 countries (campaign bio)
- Acquired the Pinspiration franchise concept with his family in 2018
- Founder of Wisp Energy (wind and wave turbines)
- Holds more than a dozen U.S. and international patents, per campaign bio
- B.A. and MBA, San Diego State University
- Born 1959 in Seattle; lives in Boca Raton
In the news
- Who is Scott Jewett? Meet the Libertarian candidate for Florida governor CBS12 (WPEC), October 19, 2026
Also running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- Byron Donalds Republican
- David Jolly Democratic
- Dean Ocean Abrams No Party Affiliation
- Charles Burkett No Party Affiliation
- Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto No Party Affiliation
- Moliere "Moe" Dimanche No Party Affiliation
- Frank J. Russo No Party Affiliation
Sources
- Scott Jewett campaign – The Issues
- Scott Jewett campaign – Meet Scott
- CBS12 profile, 2026-10-19
- Libertarian Party candidate page
Last researched October 22, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.