Who should I vote for in the St. Petersburg Mayor (Pinellas County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

St. Petersburg Mayor (Pinellas County)

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · City of St. Petersburg voters

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

Charlie Crist

Ken Welch

Latest public polls

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Charlie Crist	Ken Welch	Undecided
St. Pete Polls	October 29–30	489 likely voters, ± 4.4%	54%	34%	12%
St. Pete Polls	October 13	419 likely voters, ± 4.8%	50%	32%	18%
St. Pete Polls	August 31 – September 1	509 likely voters, ± 4.3%	52%	27%	21%

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Quick answers

Who is running for St. Petersburg Mayor (Pinellas County) in 2026?: Charlie Crist and Ken Welch.
What does this office do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who should I vote for in the St. Petersburg Mayor (Pinellas County) race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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