5 things I think about Kevin Batdorf’s entrance into the St. Pete mayoral race
With former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf officially entering the St. Petersburg mayoral race, there are now…
Kevin Batdorf enters St. Petersburg mayoral race, criticizing city direction
Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf has formally filed to challenge incumbent Ken Welch for St. Petersburg…
Brandi Gabbard officially joins St. Pete Mayor’s race
St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard has officially filed to run for Mayor. Gabbard’s decision comes after…
Political committee expected to support Charlie Crist for St. Pete Mayor surpasses $1M raised
St. Pete Shines, the political committee supporting Charlie Crist should he decide to run for St. Pete Mayor, has…
Campaign fundraiser marks major test for St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch’s re-election bid
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch will kick off his re-election campaign next week with a fundraiser that comes…
Shore Acres neighborhood association President Kevin Batdorf set to join St. Pete mayoral contest
The St. Petersburg mayoral race grew more crowded with Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf stepping into…
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch files for second term
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Mayor Ken Welch has filed to run for a second term in the…
Ken Welch officially enters St. Petersburg mayoral race, seeking second term
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has officially filed for re-election, seeking a second four-year term as the city…
5 things I think about the St. Pete City Elections — 1.26.26
In what feels like another lifetime, I launched the precursor to Florida Politics, SaintPetersBlog, with a regular column…
Ken Welch looks to rebound from Rays deal collapse with new Gas Plant push
After a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays unraveled last year, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is taking…
Charlie Crist closer to St. Pete mayoral bid, launches political committee
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is raising funds ahead of a potential bid for St. Petersburg Mayor. A…
Whispered rumors are getting louder; Charlie Crist confirms he is mulling St. Pete mayoral bid
Former Gov. Charlie Crist is considering a run for St. Petersburg Mayor, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Rumors…