Jerry Demings suspends Democratic gubernatorial bid following cancer diagnosis
Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Demings announced Friday he is suspending his 2026 campaign after being diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer. In a prepared release Demings said that “continuing to run for governor would have likely …
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings speaking in Tampa on March, 19, 2026 (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix)
Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Demings announced Friday he is suspending his 2026 campaign after being diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer.
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