Jerry Demings
Democratic · FL · Orange County Mayor
Jerry Demings is a Democratic 2026 candidate for Governor of Florida. He serves as Mayor of Orange County and previously as county sheriff.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Was reappointed chair of the Orange County Tourist Development Council by the Board of County Commissioners.
February 10, 2026
Source: occompt.legistar.com · researched July 14, 2026
Led Orange County's Board of County Commissioners in authorizing participation in litigation challenging Senate Bill 180's limits on local land-use and zoning authority.
August 26, 2025
Source: occompt.legistar.com · researched July 14, 2026
Served as president of the Florida Sheriffs Association and helped facilitate the 2016 Florida Sheriffs Academy for newly elected or appointed sheriffs.
December 13, 2016
Source: flsheriffs.org · researched July 14, 2026
As Orange County Sheriff, led the Sheriff's Office while it completed a Justice Department agreement governing Taser use; the Department reported reduced Taser use and overall uses of force during his tenure.
April 2, 2013
Source: justice.gov · researched July 14, 2026
Past race Jerry Demings ran in:
- Governor · August 18, 2026 · Florida
Profile last researched July 6, 2026.