Governor of Florida

Scott Jewett

CandidateLIB

Race: Governor of Florida
Election: 2026-11-03
Opponents: Byron Donalds (R); David Jolly (D); Charles Burkett (IND); Frank J. Russo (IND); Moliere "Moe" Dimanche (IND); Dean Ocean Abrams (IND); Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto (IND)
Research: Basic

Party linenone

No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.

Said vs. did2 statements · 0 votes

We oppose restrictions on weapons, ammunition, and accessories

Stricter gun laws

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On the ballotGovernor

2026-11-03

Byron Donalds R	challenger
David Jolly D	challenger
Scott Jewett LIB	challenger
Charles Burkett IND	challenger
Frank J. Russo IND	challenger
Moliere "Moe" Dimanche IND	challenger
Dean Ocean Abrams IND	challenger
Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto IND	challenger

Said vs. did

Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.

Issue

What they said

How they voted

Stricter gun lawsOpposes

We oppose restrictions on weapons, ammunition, and accessories

His campaign site says he opposes restrictions on weapons, ammunition and accessories and supports constitutional and open carry.[3]

No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.

Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)Supports

Funding should follow the student

His campaign site says funding should follow the student to a public, charter, private or home school.[3]

No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.

Biography

Scott Jewett is the Libertarian Party nominee for governor, running with Nicole Skelly.[1][2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Jewett graduated from James Madison High School and earned a graduate degree from San Diego State University in 1987.[4] He has worked as a consultant.[4]

In their own words

Priorities

Fix the insurance affordability crisis.[3]
Eliminating property taxes on homesteaded homes.[3]
Cutting waste before asking taxpayers for more.[3]

Statements, quoted without a stance

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
“Cut the barriers. Let builders build. Let families stay.”[3]
On his campaign website
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“Focus enforcement on criminals, traffickers, and real security threats.”[3]
On his campaign website

Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.

Profile: /people/scott-jewett

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Sources cited in this profile

1.2026 Florida gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
2.Candidate listing, 2026 General Election · Florida Division of Elections · 2026-10-19 Official record
3.The Issues · Scott Jewett for Florida Governor · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
4.Scott Jewett · Ballotpedia Reference