Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor’s race

Orange County Mayor Enters Race for Florida Governor

The race to succeed term-limited Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expanding, with another high-profile Democrat stepping forward. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. The move sets up a Democratic primary against former Rep. David Jolly, who switched parties after leaving Congress and has since positioned himself as a centrist voice. Demings, 66, is scheduled to hold a ral…

Demings Files for Governor’s Race

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has opened a campaign account to run for governor in 2026, according to the state Division of Elections website. Demings is the second prominent Democrat to file paperwork for the race, joining former Congressman David Jolly. The account, opened Friday, allows Demings to raise money for the campaign. Demings is expected to make an announcement about his plans Thursday at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, according to…

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Enters Florida Governor's Race

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed papers to run for Florida governor. The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Jerry Demings files to run for Governor in 2026

It’s official. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for Governor in 2026. Demings is scheduled to hold an announcement rally Thursday in Orlando’s tourism corridor. He did not immediately respond for comment. Demings, who is term-limited as Mayor, has been rumored to be mulling a run for Governor for weeks. He will now give former U.S. Rep. David Jolly a competitive Democratic Primary. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and former House Speak…

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings files paperwork for Florida governor campaign

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filled paperwork to run as a candidate in the Florida governor race, according to the Florida Division of Elections website.