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For the first time in St. Petersburg’s history, voters will choose the U.S. Senator, Florida Governor, St. Petersburg Mayor, and City Council members on the same ballot.
There’s a revived campaign from the city to get people to vote.
The City of St. Petersburg first launched the St. Pete Votes campaign two years ago to encourage voter registration and participation.
Through the campaign, the city partners with neighborhood associations, local organizations, and community leaders to share voting information at recreation centers, libraries, and community events.
Current St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch recorded a video kicking off the campaign.
Welch is running against former governor Charlie Crist for the mayoral spot this year.
He’s also running against former Shore Acres Neighborhood Civic Association President Kevin Batdorf, former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large, and nonprofit leader Maria Scruggs.
The Primary election is August 18th, and General Election November 3rd.