NewsSt Pete CatalystAugust 19, 2026Pinellas
Charlie Crist and Ken Welch advance to St. Petersburg mayoral runoff
Charlie Crist and Ken Welch will face each other in a runoff election for St. Petersburg mayor after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary. The two candidates emerged from a field of six to advance to the final round.
Read the full story at St Pete CatalystWhy It Matters
St. Petersburg residents will vote again in a election to determine the city's next mayor, as the primary results did not produce a winner with a majority of the vote.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team involved in stadium discussions.”personMaria Lynne Scruggs“Former president of the city’s NAACP branch who received 5% of the vote.”personKen Welch“Current mayor of St. Petersburg who secured 20.5% of the vote.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the mayoral election is taking place.”personBrandi Gabbard“City council member who received 17% of the vote.”personKevin Batdorf“Former Shore Acres Civic Association president who received 3% of the vote.”locationHistoric Gas Plant District“Site of a major city renovation project.”organizationCassis“Restaurant where Charlie Crist held his victory speech.”personJim Large“Former city Fire Chief who received 18% of the vote.”personSteve Newborn“Reporter with WUSF who wrote the article.”locationSt. Petersburg Fire Union Hall“Location where Ken Welch held his election night gathering.”personCharlie Crist“Former governor and congressman who led the primary with 35% of the vote.”