Florida primary election results live: St. Petersburg Mayor

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot for the next mayor of St. Petersburg. If no candidate receives 50% of the vote, the race will continue with a runoff.

admin August 19, 2026 1 minute read

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot for the next mayor of St. Petersburg. If no candidate receives 50% of the vote, the race will continue with a runoff.

Mayor Ken Welch is seeking re-election. However, he has been challenged by former Florida governor Charlie Crist, Kevin Batdorf, Brandi Gabbard, Jim Large, and Marla Lynne-Scruggs.