Florida Governor candidates react after Jerry Demings exits race following prostate cancer diagnosis

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends Florida governor campaign after cancer diagnosis

June 6, 2026 at 12:27 a.m. UTC

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida political leaders and candidates in the 2026 governor’s race are reacting after Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced he is suspending his campaign following a prostate cancer diagnosis.

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