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Valdez Venita Demings, aka Val Demings, is one of the rising faces in American politics today. Diversity and representation of black people in the country's political field have been hot topics for a while. Demings, being a proud black woman, has played her part by engaging in politics and has also managed to become popular among many.

Demings was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 12, 1957. The congresswoman acts as the U.S. representative of her home state Florida. Despite being this age, she hasn't stopped fighting for what she believes in and is just getting started.

Relationship Status: Val Is Married To Jerry Demings

Val Demings has a man to whom she has been married for a long time. His name is Jerry Demings, and she has been in a married relationship with him since 1988. Interestingly, her husband is also involved in politics, as he currently serves as the mayor of Orange County. However, Val had known her way before he took on this role.

Before being Mayor, Jerry used to work in the Orlando Police Department. He was no ordinary officer as he operated as the department's chief. But he started as a detective. Val, who was also in this department, first crossed paths with him when they patrolled together.

Val Demings Net Worth 

Val Demings net worth is $700 thousand, which might not look impressive, but she probably doesn't go out buying expensive pieces like rich celebrities. She is more of a politician than a celebrity, showing her net worth status. 

Demings most significant source of income is her job which is representing Florida as a member of the U.S. House. As per Ballotpedia, her current salary is $170 thousand, and her current tenure won't end until 2023. 

Her husband, Jerry Demings, is also the bread earner of the house, and his personal estimated net worth is believed to be $400 thousand. Like his wife, most of his wealth comes from his work as a mayor and previously as a chief of a police department. His monthly salary is believed to be $64,767.

Demings Previously Worked As A Cop

Valdez Venita Demings is establishing herself in politics as one to watch out for. Looking at how she conducts herself, many would assume she must have been in politics for a very long time, but the reality is different. Her previous work was as a cop, working for the government, but the job is nothing like her current one.

Demings, like her husband, also worked at the Orlando Police Department for over two decades (27 years, to be more precise). She is known for being excellent at her work, and her time there also saw her making a bit of history. She became the first female Chief of Police while at Orlando Police.

Education Qualifications

Education is necessary if you are entering politics, as the voters will only look to vote for the educated one. Val Demings is an educated woman, and it shows with her degree in Criminology and Arts. She did her bachelor's studies in her home state, Florida. 

Demings attended Florida State University, where she entered in 1976 and exited in 1979 as she graduated in Criminology with her Bachelor of Science degree. It later helped her get a job in the police department. She also attended Webster University for her master's degree as she graduated with a Masters's Arts. 

Her work has also landed her multiple honorary degrees. She received an honorary doctorate from Bethune Cookman University, City College, and Florida Technical College.

Her Childhood Days Weren't Easy

The famous political figure Demings had no choice but to work hard when she was young, as she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth. The finances in her house were tight, forcing her to start working when she was just fourteen years old. That's how long Kelvin Truitt's marriage with Danielle Truitt lasted.

Her official website says that her first job was as a dishwasher. She also paid for her education and paid her college fees by working at a fast-food restaurant. She is a definition of hard work that pays off as coming from a poor background. Her life story can act as an inspiration for many kids too.

Who Are Valdez Venita Demings Parents?

Demings is known for being a hard-working woman and getting involved in social work. She is thankful to her parents for that. James Butler and Elouise Butler are responsible for injecting all of these values into her. 

Both of Demings's parents were the house's bread earners since their home's financial situation wasn't good. It was hard because of the kids they had. Like Tamara Houston, Elouise was the mother of seven kids. 

Her mother used to work as a maid, whereas her father had multiple jobs. He worked as a janitor, landscaper, and even an Orange picker.

Career Highlights: Which Political Party Does Val Demings Represent?

Demings currently serves as the Florida representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. More specifically, she has been representing Florida's 10th Congressional District.

Demings has served in that position for the past six years, with the woman first taking on the role in January 2017 and her tenure ending in 2023. Demings House, on their website, has mentioned that her job revolves around Judiciary, Homeland Securities, and Intelligent Commitments.

Losing The Election To Marco Rubio

Demings has a brilliant political career, without a doubt, but it took a hit recently. It is because she lost the 2022 U.S. Senate election to the Republican candidate Marco Rubio. This was the second time Marco participated in the election, and it seems like he is still the favorite among the majority. 

After counting votes, Marco got 4,474,402 votes, whereas Demings got 3,200,581. It means he got 57.7% of the total votes, whereas she got 41.3%. Demings still held her head up high, and she should be proud of putting up such a fight. She thanked the voters on her Instagram. She wrote:

This election may be over, but there are dreams that are still alive. I believe in you, and in our ability to change the world. And though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, together we are going to fight for our democracy and for the American Dream.

She Is A Mother To Three And A Grandmother To Five

Valdez Venita Demings is not only a mother but a grandmother as well. As of now, she is the mother of three sons. In addition, she is blissful to be a grandmother to five children as well. Of her three sons, two of them are twins. Her sons live away from the eyes of the media.

The identity of her five grandkids remains to be discovered. It is because Demings keeps her kids & grandchildren out of the media and has no pictures of them on her social media. It remains unknown if this is to keep her family out of politics to give them everyday life.

Is Also Involved In Social Works

Demings is involved in politics and was involved in police earlier. Now, both profession involves getting society in order, which in a way, is helping society. But, her involvement in social work goes way back.

Coming from a family with little to provide, she decided to help others in need. She helped to protect the small kids with family problems by involving herself in foster care. She wanted to give kids the life they deserved to have, and being wise this early in her life just shows you why everyone in Orlando loved her when she was a cop.

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