Charlie Crist's strong performance in the August 18, 2026, nonpartisan primary, where he captured 35% of the vote compared to incumbent Ken Welch's 21%, positioned him as the frontrunner for the November 3 runoff in the St. Petersburg mayoral race. No candidate reached a majority, sending the top two to the general election. Crist has consolidated support through endorsements from former mayors Rick Baker, Bill Foster, and Bob Ulrich, plus eliminated primary candidate Kevin Batdorf, alongside a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $1 million. Polling ahead of the primary showed Crist leading Welch by double digits among likely voters across party lines. Welch's campaign has emphasized ongoing city initiatives on housing and recovery, but the primary results and post-election coalition shifts have shaped trader consensus around Crist's advantage heading into the head-to-head contest.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedSt. Petersburg Mayoral Election Winner
St. Petersburg Mayoral Election Winner
Charlie Crist 87%
Ken Welch 13.1%
Paul Congemi <1%
Brandi Gabbard <1%
$55,860 Vol.
$55,860 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
87%
Ken Welch
13%
Paul Congemi
<1%
Brandi Gabbard
<1%
Maria Scruggs
<1%
Jim Large
<1%
Kevin Batdorf
<1%
Charlie Crist 87%
Ken Welch 13.1%
Paul Congemi <1%
Brandi Gabbard <1%
$55,860 Vol.
$55,860 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
$45,215 Vol.
87%
Ken Welch
$7,454 Vol.
13%
Paul Congemi
$383 Vol.
<1%
Brandi Gabbard
$663 Vol.
<1%
Maria Scruggs
$681 Vol.
<1%
Jim Large
$698 Vol.
<1%
Kevin Batdorf
$766 Vol.
<1%
The 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral election will be held on August 18, 2026, to elect the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.Charlie Crist's strong performance in the August 18, 2026, nonpartisan primary, where he captured 35% of the vote compared to incumbent Ken Welch's 21%, positioned him as the frontrunner for the November 3 runoff in the St. Petersburg mayoral race. No candidate reached a majority, sending the top two to the general election. Crist has consolidated support through endorsements from former mayors Rick Baker, Bill Foster, and Bob Ulrich, plus eliminated primary candidate Kevin Batdorf, alongside a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $1 million. Polling ahead of the primary showed Crist leading Welch by double digits among likely voters across party lines. Welch's campaign has emphasized ongoing city initiatives on housing and recovery, but the primary results and post-election coalition shifts have shaped trader consensus around Crist's advantage heading into the head-to-head contest.
The 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral election will be held on August 18, 2026, to elect the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.
Market Opened: Jun 24, 2026, 6:18 PM ET
Volume
$55,860End Date
Aug 18, 2026Market Opened
Jun 24, 2026, 6:18 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...The 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral election will be held on August 18, 2026, to elect the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.Charlie Crist's strong performance in the August 18, 2026, nonpartisan primary, where he captured 35% of the vote compared to incumbent Ken Welch's 21%, positioned him as the frontrunner for the November 3 runoff in the St. Petersburg mayoral race. No candidate reached a majority, sending the top two to the general election. Crist has consolidated support through endorsements from former mayors Rick Baker, Bill Foster, and Bob Ulrich, plus eliminated primary candidate Kevin Batdorf, alongside a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $1 million. Polling ahead of the primary showed Crist leading Welch by double digits among likely voters across party lines. Welch's campaign has emphasized ongoing city initiatives on housing and recovery, but the primary results and post-election coalition shifts have shaped trader consensus around Crist's advantage heading into the head-to-head contest.
The 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral election will be held on August 18, 2026, to elect the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of St. Petersburg as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the City of St. Petersburg or the State of Florida.
Volume
$55,860End Date
Aug 18, 2026Market Opened
Jun 24, 2026, 6:18 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Charlie Crist's strong performance in the August 18, 2026, nonpartisan primary, where he captured 35% of the vote compared to incumbent Ken Welch's 21%, positioned him as the frontrunner for the November 3 runoff in the St. Petersburg mayoral race. No candidate reached a majority, sending the top two to the general election. Crist has consolidated support through endorsements from former mayors Rick Baker, Bill Foster, and Bob Ulrich, plus eliminated primary candidate Kevin Batdorf, alongside a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $1 million. Polling ahead of the primary showed Crist leading Welch by double digits among likely voters across party lines. Welch's campaign has emphasized ongoing city initiatives on housing and recovery, but the primary results and post-election coalition shifts have shaped trader consensus around Crist's advantage heading into the head-to-head contest.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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