Jeb Bush is an American politician and member of the Bush family, known for serving as the 43rd Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He was born on February 11, 1953, in Midland, Texas, and is the son of former President George H.W. Bush and the younger brother of former President George W. Bush. Bush is a member of the Republican Party and has been involved in various political and educational initiatives. He ran for the Republican nomination for President in the 2016 election but suspended his campaign after a series of poor primary results.