Matt Welder

Welder and Mechanic in Plant City, FL

Matt Welder is a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture in Statewide, Florida — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Kyle Gibson, Michael Minardi, Richard Olle Jr, Chase "andy" Romagnano, Wilton Simpson.

Matt "The Welder" Taylor is a Florida native, welder, mechanic, and comedian running for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2026 Republican primary. Raised in rural Florida, his campaign platform emphasizes protecting farmland from overdevelopment, closing loopholes in the state's Greenbelt law, and ending the use of chemical herbicides in Florida waterways. Taylor previously ran for the Hillsborough County Commission in 2024 and built a large following through his online videos.