Candidate · November 3, 2026
Scott Eckhard Jewett
On the ballot for Governor · Florida
- issues with public statements
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§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | Governor · Florida1, |
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| Party on the ballot | Libertarian Party of Florida1, |
| Status | Open seat — no incumbent is running for this seat. |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Jewett was born in Seattle in 1959, grew up in San Diego and earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA from San Diego State University.6 He has worked as an entrepreneur and inventor and holds more than a dozen patents in fields including oil and gas safety, blast protection, construction, medical devices and energy.6 He grew the LINE-X franchise system to more than 600 locations in 23 countries before leading its sale, and in 2018 he and his family acquired Pinspiration, a do-it-yourself craft studio business, and grew it into a national franchise.6 He lives in Boca Raton with his wife, Regina.6,
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is running because he believes Florida can do better with less government overreach, more individual liberty and practical solutions.6,
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitescottjewett.com7
- Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=615924180346067
- Instagraminstagram.com/scottjewettforgovernor7
- X (Twitter)x.com/ScottJewettFL7
- TikToktiktok.com/@scottjewettforgovernor7
- LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scott-jewett-for-florida-governor-20267
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScottJewettforFloridaGovernor7
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website says he would eliminate property taxes on homesteaded homes.6,
- Eliminate property taxes on primary homes
- Cap yearly increases or expand homeowner exemptions
- No new state caps or exemptions; leave property taxes to local governments
His campaign website says state and local governments should cut waste and live on tighter budgets alongside lower taxes, and that eliminating homestead property taxes would mean government spending less.8
- Cut state spending and return the savings through tax cuts or rebates
- Hold spending near current levels
- Spend more on state services such as schools and health care
Education
His campaign website says education funding should follow each student to the family's choice of public, charter, private or home school, and that choice should be open to every parent.7,
- Make them available to every family
- Offer them only to some students, such as those from low-income families or with disabilities
- No public money for private school or homeschooling costs
Energy and Climate
His campaign website says data centers should pay for the power, water and infrastructure they use instead of shifting those costs to household rates, and that taxpayer incentives for large tech firms should end.8
- Encourage new data centers with tax breaks and faster approvals
- Require data centers to pay the full cost of the power plants and lines they need
- Pause or limit new data centers
His campaign website says Florida's energy future should include nuclear power.8
Health Care
His campaign website says he would fight rules that raise premiums and shrink the number of plans families can use, push for clearer prices and expand coverage choices for workers, small businesses and people who buy their own insurance.8
Guns
His campaign website says he supports constitutional carry and open carry in Florida.8
- No permit needed for adults who can legally own a gun
- Require a permit, with a background check and training
- Require a permit and bar carrying in more places, such as parks, public transit and bars
His campaign website says he opposes new restrictions on weapons and ammunition.8
- Ban the sale of these rifles
- Keep sales legal, with added limits such as a minimum buying age of 21
- No bans or added limits on these rifles
His campaign website says he supports the right to own, carry and modify weapons and accessories, and opposes restrictions on accessories.8
Immigration
His campaign website says immigration enforcement should focus on criminals, traffickers and real security threats.8
His campaign website says legal immigration should be made simpler and faster.8
Housing
His campaign website says he would cut the rules and delays that slow home building and supports local decisions that add starter homes and rentals.8
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left.
Candidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: Campaign finance database search — Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.9