St. Petersburg Mayor Faces November Runoff Against Charlie Crist
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is heading to a November runoff election against former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. The election will take place on November 3rd.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 19, 2026 —
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch will face former Florida Governor Charlie Crist in a runoff election scheduled for November 3rd. The announcement follows the initial election phase where both candidates secured enough support to advance to a subsequent round of voting.
The November election will determine who will serve as the next mayor of St. Petersburg. Mayor Welch is seeking to continue in his current role, while Crist, a former governor of Florida and one-time U.S. Representative, is challenging for the position.
Further details regarding the campaign platforms and specific voter engagement strategies for both candidates are expected as the November 3rd election date approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Ray Roa on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
