Charlie Crist holds a commanding position in the St. Petersburg mayoral primary due to strong name recognition as a former Florida governor and U.S. representative, combined with recent polling showing him at 31% support versus incumbent Ken Welch at 17% in a crowded nonpartisan field. Crist's campaign committee has deployed substantial advertising spending in the final weeks, while Welch faces questions about reelection momentum. With the August 18 primary just days away, traders view Crist as the clear frontrunner to advance—likely outright or to a November runoff—reflecting the wisdom of crowds on his path through early voting and ballot dynamics. Other listed candidates trail far behind in both surveys and market pricing.
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 7.3%
Brandi Gabbard 1.7%
Jim Large 1.1%
$15,251 Vol.
$15,251 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
88%
Ken Welch
7%
Brandi Gabbard
2%
Jim Large
1%
Paul Congemi
<1%
Maria Scruggs
<1%
Kevin Batdorf
<1%
Charlie Crist 88%
Ken Welch 7.3%
Brandi Gabbard 1.7%
Jim Large 1.1%
$15,251 Vol.
$15,251 Vol.
Aug 18, 2026
Charlie Crist
$11,620 Vol.
88%
Ken Welch
$1,747 Vol.
7%
Brandi Gabbard
$253 Vol.
2%
Jim Large
$469 Vol.
1%
Paul Congemi
$362 Vol.
<1%
Maria Scruggs
$313 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 holds a commanding position in the St. Petersburg mayoral primary due to strong name recognition as a former Florida governor and U.S. representative, combined with recent polling showing him at 31% support versus incumbent Ken Welch at 17% in a crowded nonpartisan field. Crist's campaign committee has deployed substantial advertising spending in the final weeks, while Welch faces questions about reelection momentum. With the August 18 primary just days away, traders view Crist as the clear frontrunner to advance—likely outright or to a November runoff—reflecting the wisdom of crowds on his path through early voting and ballot dynamics. Other listed candidates trail far behind in both surveys and market pricing.
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
$15,251End 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 holds a commanding position in the St. Petersburg mayoral primary due to strong name recognition as a former Florida governor and U.S. representative, combined with recent polling showing him at 31% support versus incumbent Ken Welch at 17% in a crowded nonpartisan field. Crist's campaign committee has deployed substantial advertising spending in the final weeks, while Welch faces questions about reelection momentum. With the August 18 primary just days away, traders view Crist as the clear frontrunner to advance—likely outright or to a November runoff—reflecting the wisdom of crowds on his path through early voting and ballot dynamics. Other listed candidates trail far behind in both surveys and market pricing.
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
$15,251End Date
Aug 18, 2026Market Opened
Jun 24, 2026, 6:18 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Charlie Crist holds a commanding position in the St. Petersburg mayoral primary due to strong name recognition as a former Florida governor and U.S. representative, combined with recent polling showing him at 31% support versus incumbent Ken Welch at 17% in a crowded nonpartisan field. Crist's campaign committee has deployed substantial advertising spending in the final weeks, while Welch faces questions about reelection momentum. With the August 18 primary just days away, traders view Crist as the clear frontrunner to advance—likely outright or to a November runoff—reflecting the wisdom of crowds on his path through early voting and ballot dynamics. Other listed candidates trail far behind in both surveys and market pricing.
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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