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Former U.S. Congresswoman and Orlando Police Chief Val Demings announced Friday that she will not run for Orange County Mayor in 2026, quelling months of speculation about a potential bid to succeed her husband, term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings.
Demings, who served three terms in Congress representing parts of west Orlando and Orange County, said her decision came “after much consideration,” despite “overwhelming encouragement and support” in recent weeks…