Jerry Demings suspends race for governor

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What does Jerry Demings dropping out mean for Florida governor’s race?
Well-wishes poured in across party lines after Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced on Friday he would suspend his campaign for Florida governor following a prostate cancer diagnosis. Demings was one of two major Democratic contenders for governor.

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Florida Governor candidates react after Jerry Demings exits race following prostate cancer diagnosis
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends his run for Florida governor due to prostate cancer diagnosis
Orange County mayor Demings suspends race for governor after cancer diagnosis
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday said he was suspending his campaign to be Florida’s next governor after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Jerry Demings suspends race for Florida governor after cancer diagnosis
Demings is a Central Florida trailblazer. He was the first African American to serve as Orlando’s police chief in 1998 and later served as the first African American Orange County Sheriff from 2008 to...

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Jerry Demings suspends Democratic gubernatorial bid following cancer diagnosis
Mayor Jerry Demings reflects on legacy during final State of the County address

Jerry Demings suspends governor campaign after cancer diagnosis

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Florida governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Pictures: Orange Mayor Jerry Demings’ final State of the County address

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his final State of the County address. Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Demings, who was first elected as mayor in 2018, announced after the speech that he is