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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced he is suspending his campaign for Florida governor due to a prostate cancer diagnosis, saying he will focus on treatment and remain in his mayoral role. He made the disclosure after his final State of the County address, noting the cancer was caught early and is treatable, and he did not take questions at the briefing.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially entered the Florida governor race, potentially marking the first time both major parties have Black nominees for governor in the state's history. His campaign faces criticism from Republicans, notably from Ryan Smith of Donalds' campaign, who attacks Demings' policies and character. Demings's entry challenges former Rep. David Jolly for the Democratic nomination, with Jolly gaining endorsements and campaign support from prominent figures.