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County · 2026 Candidate

Brian Scott

Running for County Commission District 2, District 2
Party: RepublicanIncumbentStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for County Commission District 2, 2.

Tim Hughes
Democrat · Qualified
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What to know

Scott was elected to this countywide seat in 2022, defeating Democratic incumbent Pat Gerard, and is seeking a second term. He served as commission chair in 2025 and sits on the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority board, where he pushed to refocus bus service on core routes with proven ridership. Outside office he is president of Escot Bus Lines, a family-owned charter bus company. His campaign is framed around responsible budgeting, efficiency in county government and protecting taxpayers.

Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Local Government
During his tenure as Chairman, Brian focused on responsible budgeting, improving efficiency in county government, and protecting taxpayers. Under his leadership, the Commission lowered the county's millage rate while working to identify and reduce government waste, helping keep Pinellas County one of the most fiscally responsible counties in Florida.
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Economy
During his tenure as Chairman, Brian focused on responsible budgeting, improving efficiency in county government, and protecting taxpayers. Under his leadership, the Commission lowered the county's millage rate while working to identify and reduce government waste, helping keep Pinellas County one of the most fiscally responsible counties in Florida.
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Frequently Asked

Who is Brian Scott?
Brian Scott is a 2026 Republican candidate for County Commission District 2, 2 and is the current incumbent. Brian Scott has stated positions on 2 key issues.
What office is Brian Scott running for?
Brian Scott is running for County Commission District 2, 2.
How can I learn more about Brian Scott's positions?
Brian Scott's stated positions cover: Local Government, Economy. See full positions below.

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