Run for office in St. Petersburg, FL.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Pinellas County races open to St. Petersburg residents.
St. Petersburg has 15 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot. St. Petersburg residents are also eligible to run for Pinellas County offices — the next filing deadline is April 24, 2026.
St. Petersburg municipal races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg City Council - District 6 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| St. Petersburg City Mayor | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
About these offices
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
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.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Lealman Special Fire Control District - Seat 4 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Pinellas County East Tarpon Fire and Rescue District - Seat 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Pinellas County School Board - District 2 (At Large) | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Pinellas County School Board - District 3 (At Large) | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Pinellas County School Board - District 7 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Pinellas County School Board - District 1 (At Large) | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Lealman Special Fire Control District - Seat 1 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Lealman Special Fire Control District - Seat 3 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Lealman Special Fire Control District - Seat 5 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District - Seat 1 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District - Seat 2 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District - Seat 5 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Lealman Special Fire Control District - Seat 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
About these offices
The Fire District Board is responsible for overseeing fire fighting and prevention operations within the district.
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Pinellas County races (open to St. Petersburg residents)
See all Pinellas County races →About these offices
County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
The County Clerk and Comptroller is a joint position responsible for maintaining and protecting the county's public records and tax dollars.
The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.
The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.
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