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Jerry Demings suspends governor bid after cancer
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings pauses his 2026 Florida governor campaign after a cancer diagnosis.
WHO: Jerry Demings
WHAT: Suspends his campaign for Florida governor and announces a cancer diagnosis
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 1:36 PM ET
WHERE: Orange County, FL
WHY: Demings said he was diagnosed with cancer, prompting him to suspend his campaign.
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