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Valdez Venita Demings (née Butler; born March 12, 1957) is an American politician and former police officer who served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 10th congressional district from 2017 to 2023.
Jan 3, 2024 · Former Rep. Val Demings will be a Spring Fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. Her discussion topic is Leadership and Politics: The Good, The Bad and...
Jun 9, 2021 · Rep. Val Demings’ Senate run provides Democrats with a prominent, nationally recognized candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio, a formidable opponent, in next year’s general...
Jun 9, 2021 · Democratic Rep. Val Demings on Wednesday officially announced she’s running for US Senate in 2022 as the party looks to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Marco Rubio in a pivotal race.
Oct 29, 2022 · Congresswoman Val Demings, who spent 27 years working in law enforcement in Orlando, Florida, said her background has been crucial to her views as a politician. Now running to be a U.S. senator against incumbent Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, her principles will once again be put to the test.
May 18, 2021 · Ms. Demings, 63, spent 27 years in one of the most violent police departments of its size in the United States. She repeatedly defended fellow officers, dating at least to 1999, when she...
After Donald Trump’s first impeachment in 2019, Demings was appointed impeachment manager for the Senate trial – one of the first women and first Black Americans to ever serve in that role, and the only non-lawyer on the team.
Sep 6, 2022 · Two of those present, Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Val Demings, are opponents in the race for Rubio’s Senate seat—a race that could secure the Democrats’ control of the Senate.
Nov 8, 2022 · As a former 27-year law enforcement officer, Chief Val Demings is a no-nonsense, tough-on-crime leader who knows how to keep our communities safe. As Orlando Police Chief, Val Demings oversaw a 40% drop in violent crime.
Jun 9, 2021 · After months of speculation, Florida Rep. Val Demings announced Wednesday morning that she is officially running against Republican incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio for his Senate seat.
