Jason Speir

Founder of Inspiration Academy in Bradenton, FL

Jason Speir is a candidate for U.S. House District 16 in Congressional District 16, Florida — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Vern Buchanan, Mark Davis, Sydney Gruters, Jonathan Harris, Tamika Lyles, Glenn Pearson, John Peters, Edward Pope, Jan Schneider, Keith Varian.

Jason "Eddie" Speir is the founder of Inspiration Academy, a private Christian school located in Bradenton, Florida. In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Speir to the board of trustees at the New College of Florida as part of an initiative to restructure the institution, though his appointment was not confirmed by the state Senate. Speir is currently running as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 16th District, challenging incumbent Vern Buchanan.