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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Jerry Demings

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: DemocratStatus: Active
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for Governor, Statewide.

Brandon McIntyre
Constitution Party of Florida · Active
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Richard Dembinsky
Democrat · Active
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David Jolly
Democrat · Active
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Evelyn Castillo-Bach
Democrat · Active
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Donald Peterson
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Dayna Foster
Democrat · Active
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Kevin Cichowski
Democrat · Active
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Thomas Fernandez
Democrat · Active
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Faith Antonio
Democrat · Active
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Charles Lewis
Democrat · Active
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Bill Slater
Democrat · Active
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Kenneth Norman
Democrat · Active
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Randy Zapata
Democrat · Active
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James Brown
Independent · Active
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Reginald Strachan
Independent · Active
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Andrea Klink
Independent · Active
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Scott Jewett
Libertarian Party of Florida · Active
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Moliere Dimanche
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Insley Evans Sr
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Jeffrey Datto
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Surindar Bedi
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Mourice Hylton
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Jennifer Pearl
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Frank Russo
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Ansaun Fisher
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Yerucham Winer
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Dean Abrams
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Charles Burkett
No Party Affiliation · Active
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Jim Holcomb
Republican · Active
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Daniel Imperato
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Byron Donalds
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Jay Collins
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Paul Renner
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James Fishback
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Shea Cruel
Republican · Active
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James Shaw
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Rachel Rodriguez
Republican · Active
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Caneste Succe
Republican · Active
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Jenny Curtman
Republican · Active
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Robert Williams Jr
Republican · Active
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John Mercadante
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Daniel Nokovich
Republican · Active
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Arthur McCaffrey
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Christopher Powell
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Rodney Glover
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Erik Morris
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Kathleen Anderson
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Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites, interviews, debates, and public statements.

Housing
Supporting affordable housing near bases.
Supporting affordable housing near bases.
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Education
Ensuring instant school enrollment for children of relocating military families.
Ensuring instant school enrollment for children of relocating military families.
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Environment
He’ll expand renewable power like solar, invest in energy storage, and modernize building codes so new homes and businesses are energy-efficient. Protecting Florida’s Environment and Water Clean water isn’t a luxury. Increase funding to preserve wetlands and permanently ban offshore drilling.
Floridians pay some of the highest electricity bills in the nation, and families deserve relief. Jerry Demings will take action to lower utility costs by producing more clean, affordable energy right here at home. He’ll expand renewable power like solar, invest in energy storage, and modernize building codes so new homes and businesses are energy-efficient. Together, these steps will reduce demand, lower costs, and build a cleaner, stronger energy future for Florida. Protecting Florida’s Environment and Water Clean water isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. Jerry Demings will make protecting Florida’s natural resources a top priority. As governor, he will: Enforce limits on over-pumping bottled water sold out of state. Invest in aquifer recharge projects to safely replenish groundwater. Upgrade wastewater systems to protect our springs, rivers, and coastal waters. Increase funding to preserve wetlands and permanently ban offshore drilling. Jerry Demings will protect the Florida we love for our families today and for generations to come.
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Healthcare
Nearly one million Floridians lack access to affordable healthcare because Florida hasn’t expanded Medicaid. Jerry Demings will expand Medicaid to provide coverage for those who need it most, create thousands of new healthcare jobs, and strengthen Florida’s hospitals and clinics.
Nearly one million Floridians lack access to affordable healthcare because Florida hasn’t expanded Medicaid. That failure hurts families, seniors, and children. It costs our state billions of dollars in lost economic opportunity every year. Jerry Demings will expand Medicaid to provide coverage for those who need it most, create thousands of new healthcare jobs, and strengthen Florida’s hospitals and clinics. He’ll also hold insurance companies accountable when they hike premiums, ensuring families can get the care they need at a price they can afford.
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Insurance
But skyrocketing insurance costs, soaring utility bills, and rising prices on everyday essentials are pushing too many working families to the brink. As governor, Jerry will fight for Florida families by: Holding insurance companies accountable and protecting consumers. Expanding Medicaid coverage so every Floridian can access affordable care.
Florida should be a place where families can thrive, not just survive. But skyrocketing insurance costs, soaring utility bills, and rising prices on everyday essentials are pushing too many working families to the brink. Jerry Demings believes every Floridian deserves relief, whether you rent or own your home. He knows the solution starts with standing up to special interests and holding corporations accountable. As governor, Jerry will fight for Florida families by: Holding insurance companies accountable and protecting consumers. Expanding Medicaid coverage so every Floridian can access affordable care.
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Economy
Offering state tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
Offering state tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
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Veterans
Florida is home to the third-largest veteran population in the nation, with 20 military installations supporting nearly $95 billion in economic activity and 900,000 jobs. Jerry Demings will make Florida the most military-friendly state in America by: Guaranteeing universal occupational licensing for service members and their spouses. Offering state tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
Florida is home to the third-largest veteran population in the nation, with 20 military installations supporting nearly $95 billion in economic activity and 900,000 jobs. Jerry Demings will make Florida the most military-friendly state in America by: Guaranteeing universal occupational licensing for service members and their spouses. Supporting affordable housing near bases. Ensuring instant school enrollment for children of relocating military families. Offering state tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Our service members fight for us — Jerry Demings will fight for them. Meet Jerry Priorities Endorsements Volunteer Donate Privacy Policy Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jerry Demings, Democrat, for Governor Copyright © 2026
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Public Safety
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Frequently Asked

Who is Jerry Demings?
Jerry Demings is a 2026 Democrat candidate for Governor, Statewide. Jerry Demings has stated positions on 8 key issues.
What office is Jerry Demings running for?
Jerry Demings is running for Governor, Statewide.
How can I learn more about Jerry Demings's positions?
Jerry Demings's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Insurance, Economy, Veterans, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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