Scott Eckhard Jewett
Running mate: Nicole Skelly (Milton, FL; construction business owner)
Scott Eckhard Jewett is the Libertarian Party of Florida's nominee for governor; the national Libertarian Party announced his filing in 2025 and he announced a 'Libertarian 2.0' bid in November 2025. His campaign says he brings a decade of government experience and brands his platform 'Humanitarian Libertarianism,' combining Republican economic principles with Democratic social values. His running mate is Nicole Skelly of Milton, who runs a construction business with her husband. He was the lone Libertarian to qualify when qualifying closed June 12, 2026. Skelly lives in Milton (Santa Rosa County) with her husband and two children; the campaign says the couple has owned and run a construction business for many years and that she brings a small-business owner's perspective on rising costs and regulation.
How they got on the ballot: No primary; qualified as the Libertarian Party of Florida nominee (WUWF, June 12, 2026)
Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
Promises 'a streamlined, efficient government, low taxes, and a free-market economy' while supporting 'essential social programs' for those in need.
"advocate for a streamlined, efficient government, low taxes, and a free-market economy that stimulates growth and innovation"
Property taxes Strongly agrees· stated position
Jewett's platform calls for ending property taxes on homesteaded homes.
Property insurance Leans disagree· stated position
Calls homeowners' insurance his clearest priority and proposes regulatory changes, insurance cooperatives and litigation reform rather than rate caps; he cites $43 billion in premiums paid against $7 billion in repair payouts.
"$43 billion dollars in premiums were paid last year alone, and only $7 Billion was paid out for homeowner's repairs."
Immigration Leans agree· stated position
Would 'enforce immigration laws stringently and deter companies from hiring undocumented workers' while creating 'a streamlined and expanded work visa program.'
"enforce immigration laws stringently and deter companies from hiring undocumented workers"
Abortion Strongly agrees· stated position
Jewett says government should stay out of abortion decisions, leaving the choice to individuals and their doctors.
Guns Leans disagree· stated position
Described as a staunch Second Amendment supporter who regards responsible gun ownership as a fundamental right; no specific position found on the red-flag law or the age-21 rule.
Education & school choice Strongly agrees· stated position
Lists school choice among his platform priorities.
Crime & policing Strongly disagrees· stated position
Platform calls for 'elimination of mandatory minimum sentences, reforming cash bail, and ending private prisons' along with law-enforcement reform.
"elimination of mandatory minimum sentences, reforming cash bail, and ending private prisons"
Energy & utilities Mixed / neutral· stated position
Wants Florida to become a thorium and advanced-nuclear energy center, calls natural-gas dependence a strategic vulnerability and would use Public Service Commission appointments to pursue it; no position found on renewables or rate oversight.
No public position found on 9 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Housing affordability, Health care, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Gender identity laws, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- 'Humanitarian Libertarianism' platform — Says his agenda centers on a robust economy with more living-wage jobs, enhanced educational opportunities and public safety, pairing Republican economic principles with Democratic social values.
- Homeowners' insurance reform — Calls the insurance system 'a disaster' ($43 billion in premiums vs. $7 billion paid out) and makes reform a top priority.
- Advanced nuclear power hub — Wants Florida to become a hub for advanced nuclear power.
- Criminal-justice and immigration reform — Lists criminal-justice and immigration reform among platform priorities (specifics not found).
- Non-interventionist foreign policy — Says he would focus on 'Florida's interests and avoiding entanglement in unnecessary conflicts.'
- Thorium and advanced nuclear power — Proposes pursuing NRC Agreement State status, advanced-reactor permitting legislation and a University of Florida nuclear-fuels research facility.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Running mate Nicole Skelly (Milton; businesswoman and Libertarian activist) appears with him on the ballot.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Libertarian Party of Florida / Libertarian Party (national)