Past campaign
Governor
Primary election
Statewide, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
JD
What is Jerry Demings running for?
Jerry Demings is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- Governor
Jerry L. Demings is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as the Mayor of Orange County, Florida, since 2018. He is the first African American to hold the position. A member of the Democratic Party, Demings previously served as the Sheriff of Orange County from 2009 to 2018 and as the Chief of the Orlando Police Department from 1998 to 2002. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State University and is running for Governor of Florida in 2026.
Where does Jerry Demings stand on the issues?
Jerry Demings has a recorded position on eight issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsSupports expanding access to affordable housing and addressing Florida's housing affordability crisis; prioritized housing affordability in his 2026 campaign agenda.
“He added that housing affordability, education, and the high costs of health care are at the top of his agenda.”
floridaphoenix.comAs of November 2025
Childcare Affordability
SupportsSupports working with the private sector on partnerships to reduce the cost of childcare for Florida families.
“Demings said he'd like to work with the private sector "to create partnerships to figure out how we can bring down and reduce the cost of childcare for individuals within this state."”
floridaphoenix.comAs of November 2025
Consumer & Right to Repair Protection
SupportsSupports holding insurance companies accountable and addressing rising insurance costs for Floridians.
“he wants to expand Medicaid to give more Floridians access to health care, protect the environment and hold insurance companies accountable. ... "Across Florida, families are working harder than ever but struggling to keep up with the rising cost of housing, groceries, insurance, and electricity."”
floridapolitics.comAs of November 2025
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsSupports protecting Florida's environment.
“he wants to expand Medicaid to give more Floridians access to health care, protect the environment and hold insurance companies accountable.”
floridapolitics.comAs of November 2025
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsSupports expanding Medicaid in Florida to give more Floridians access to health care.
“For his platform, the Orlando native said he wants to expand Medicaid to give more Floridians access to health care, protect the environment and hold insurance companies accountable.”
floridapolitics.comAs of November 2025
Immigration
SupportsSupports humane immigration enforcement - treating immigrants with dignity and respect - and emphasizes immigrants' contributions to Florida's economy.
“If Florida enforces federal immigration laws, it should do so "humanely with dignity and respect for the people who are trying to come here." ... I don't believe America can be as great as it can be without allowing immigrant populations who bring something to the table.”
floridaphoenix.comAs of November 2025
Education
Education details are not available yet
Check back soon as the candidate adds details.
Endorsements for Jerry Demings
This candidate has not added endorsements yet
Support for Jerry Demings · 10/19/2026
Endorsements help voters quickly understand why people support this candidate and what kind of impact they have had on others. Check back soon as the candidate adds endorsements.
Past Elections
Contact
No contact information available
Contact details will appear here once the candidate adds verified ways to connect.
Others Who Ran in This Election
Candidate for Governor of Florida- AKAndrea KlinkIndependentCandidate for Governor
- DNDaniel NokovichRepublican PartyGovernor of Florida
- DNDaniel NokovichRepublican PartyCandidate for Governor
- AFBusinessman
View All Candidates Who Ran for GovernorView full race