Charlie Crist maintains a dominant position in the St. Petersburg, Florida mayoral primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, driven by his substantial name recognition as a former governor and congressman, consistent polling leads over incumbent Ken Welch, and heavy campaign spending in the final weeks. Recent surveys show Crist ahead by double digits in a crowded nonpartisan field that includes Welch, city councilor Brandi Gabbard, former fire chief Jim Large, and several other challengers. Trader consensus reflected in current pricing aligns with these trends, as low probabilities for alternatives highlight Crist's fundraising edge and broad endorsements ahead of the vote that could trigger a November runoff if no candidate secures a majority.
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 88%
Ken Welch 8.2%
Brandi Gabbard 1.6%
Jim Large 1.1%
$15,250 Vol.
$15,250 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
88%
Ken Welch
8%
Brandi Gabbard
2%
Jim Large
1%
Maria Scruggs
<1%
Paul Congemi
<1%
Kevin Batdorf
<1%
Charlie Crist 88%
Ken Welch 8.2%
Brandi Gabbard 1.6%
Jim Large 1.1%
$15,250 Vol.
$15,250 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
$11,619 Vol.
88%
Ken Welch
$1,747 Vol.
8%
Brandi Gabbard
$253 Vol.
2%
Jim Large
$469 Vol.
1%
Maria Scruggs
$313 Vol.
<1%
Paul Congemi
$362 Vol.
<1%
Kevin Batdorf
$487 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 maintains a dominant position in the St. Petersburg, Florida mayoral primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, driven by his substantial name recognition as a former governor and congressman, consistent polling leads over incumbent Ken Welch, and heavy campaign spending in the final weeks. Recent surveys show Crist ahead by double digits in a crowded nonpartisan field that includes Welch, city councilor Brandi Gabbard, former fire chief Jim Large, and several other challengers. Trader consensus reflected in current pricing aligns with these trends, as low probabilities for alternatives highlight Crist's fundraising edge and broad endorsements ahead of the vote that could trigger a November runoff if no candidate secures a majority.
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
$15,250End 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 maintains a dominant position in the St. Petersburg, Florida mayoral primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, driven by his substantial name recognition as a former governor and congressman, consistent polling leads over incumbent Ken Welch, and heavy campaign spending in the final weeks. Recent surveys show Crist ahead by double digits in a crowded nonpartisan field that includes Welch, city councilor Brandi Gabbard, former fire chief Jim Large, and several other challengers. Trader consensus reflected in current pricing aligns with these trends, as low probabilities for alternatives highlight Crist's fundraising edge and broad endorsements ahead of the vote that could trigger a November runoff if no candidate secures a majority.
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
$15,250End Date
Aug 18, 2026Market Opened
Jun 24, 2026, 6:18 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Charlie Crist maintains a dominant position in the St. Petersburg, Florida mayoral primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, driven by his substantial name recognition as a former governor and congressman, consistent polling leads over incumbent Ken Welch, and heavy campaign spending in the final weeks. Recent surveys show Crist ahead by double digits in a crowded nonpartisan field that includes Welch, city councilor Brandi Gabbard, former fire chief Jim Large, and several other challengers. Trader consensus reflected in current pricing aligns with these trends, as low probabilities for alternatives highlight Crist's fundraising edge and broad endorsements ahead of the vote that could trigger a November runoff if no candidate secures a majority.
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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