奥兰治县市长杰里·德明斯发起了2026年佛罗里达州长竞选,成为竞争对手中第一名黑人候选人。 Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings launched his 2026 Florida gubernatorial campaign, becoming the first Black candidate in a competitive race.

奥兰治郡市长杰里·德明斯 正式发起佛罗里达州长竞选 成为第一位进入2026年比赛的非裔美国人 Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially launched his campaign for Florida governor, becoming the first African American to enter the 2026 race. Demings指出,前奥兰多警察局长兼治安官40年公共服务, 提高成本、公共安全及问责制是中心问题。 A former Orlando police chief and sheriff with four decades of public service, Demings cited rising costs, public safety, and accountability as central issues. 他强调了自己的经验和对包容各方、注重成果的领导的承诺,其目的是使佛罗里达人跨越政治界限团结起来。 He emphasized his experience and commitment to inclusive, results-driven leadership, aiming to unite Floridians across political lines. 也包括前共和党国会议员David Jolly。 His entry adds a prominent figure to a competitive Democratic primary, which also includes former Republican Congressman David Jolly. 佛罗里达州正面临一个关键的选举周期, 任期有限的共和党州长罗恩·德桑提斯下台。 The race comes as Florida faces a pivotal election cycle with term-limited Republican Governor Ron DeSantis stepping down.