The 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral election will take place on August 18, 2026, with a runoff election on November 3, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the vote. Incumbent Mayor Ken Welch, who was first elected in 2021, has announced that he will seek re-election.
The election is officially non-partisan, though candidates are free to reveal their registered party affiliations.
Candidates
Declared
- Kevin Batdorf, former Shore Acres Neighbohood Association President
- Paul Congemi, perennial candidate and candidate for this seat in 2009, 2013, and 2017
- Brandi Gabbard, St. Petersburg city councilor (Democratic)
- Jim Large, former St. Petersburg Fire Chief (Republican)
- Ken Welch, incumbent mayor (Democratic)
Filed paperwork
- Paul Congemi, perennial candidate
- Maria Scruggs, former president of the St. Petersburg NAACP and perennial candidate
Expressed interest
Declined
Endorsements
Polling
See also
Notes
References
External links
Official campaign websites