Charlie Crist wins the St. Petersburg mayoral race

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 721

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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ST. PETERSBURG — Charlie Crist is back in government, this time at the local level following his victory over incumbent Ken Welch Tuesday to become St. Petersburg’s next mayor. The former Republican governor-turned-Democratic U.S. House member won the nonpartisan race easily, 62%-38%.

Speaking at his election party in downtown St. Pete, Crist said people came up to him on the campaign trail to ask why as a former governor he would run for …

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