St. Petersburg City Mayor
St. Petersburg, FL
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Kenneth T. Welch
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2022
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a resident of the city for at least 1 year.
Filing information
Elections office
13001 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33773
Phone: 727-464-8683
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee of $250; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 1,000.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
Primary Type
Top-Two
Primary Date
Aug 18, 2026
Primary Filing
Open
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026