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Jerry Demings, mayor of Orange County, Florida, has announced his candidacy for governor as a Democrat in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, positioning himself as a centrist and potential challenger to Republican candidates, amid a competitive and racially significant election landscape.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor of Florida, positioning himself as a leading Democratic contender in a race that includes other notable candidates like David Jolly. Demings, a trailblazer as the first African American to serve as Orlando police chief and Orange County sheriff, has a history of clashes with GOP leaders and has recently been critical of state policies. His campaign faces a challenging landscape in a heavily Republican state, with potential Republican rivals including Byron Donalds and Paul Renner.