John Ellis 'Jeb' Bush is an American businessman and politician who served as the 43rd Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. As a member of the prominent Bush family, he is the second son of former President George H. W. Bush and the younger brother of former President George W. Bush. During his tenure as governor, he was known for his focus on education reform and environmental protection initiatives, such as the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Bush later sought the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 election, though he suspended his campaign before the primaries concluded.