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Charlie Christ wins the St. Petersburg mayoral race

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

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…

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Charlie Christ wins the St. Petersburg mayoral race

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