Jeb Bush is the former governor of Florida. He is also the son of former president George H.W. Bush and the brother of former president George W. Bush. He is considered one of the leaders of the crowded Republican field. His politics are conservative.

Mr. Bush has a well-organized campaign and is raising large amounts of money. His famous family helps him by attracting money and supporters. But the Bush name hurts him, too. Some people say they are tired of people named Bush in the White House.

Jeb Bush is the establishment candidate. In other words, party officials support him over the other candidates. That means he could have a good chance of winning the Republican nomination. However, the grassroots or, common party members and activists often do not support the establishment candidate.

Jeb Bush supports immigration reform, even though many Republicans do not agree with him on that issue. He speaks Spanish fluently.

He announced his candidacy on June 15, 2015.