Eddie Speir
FL-16 Republican nominee?
$196.2K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSoftware entrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundSoftware entrepreneur
EducationUniversity of Northern Colorado — degree in Computer Information Systems
Notable personal detailsJason Edward “Eddie” Speir is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. He founded Inspiration Academy, a private Christian school in Bradenton, and previously started the mortgage-finance software company Mortgage Cadence, later sold to Accenture. He also served as a trustee at New College of Florida after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates cutting taxes broadly and reducing federal spending and bureaucratic power, supporting measures to use Congress’s power of the purse to limit or defund federal agencies. Presents a platform of limited government and prioritizing tax cuts as a core economic policy.
Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes stronger southern border security, calling current policies treasonous and explicitly stating support for sending the military to the southern border. He frames illegal immigration as an uncontrolled national-security problem and prioritizes enforcement of existing immigration laws.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as an “abortion abolitionist,” states that life begins at conception, indicates no circumstances for elective abortion, and supports prohibiting taxpayer funding to abortion providers. The candidate also supports restrictions on medication abortion such as in-person consultations and reporting requirements.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects the view that man-made climate change is a global threat and emphasizes pursuing American oil production while also listing support for geothermal, hydropower, nuclear, solar and wind. These responses indicate climate skepticism combined with explicit support for domestic fossil fuel development alongside other energy sources.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports arming school staff and emphasizes armed citizens as a deterrent to crime; presents a pro-Second Amendment orientation while positioning as a constitutional conservative. Public statements and interviews highlight school safety through armed personnel rather than advocating new gun restrictions.
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