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Who won in Pinellas County on Election Day 2026?
By Katherine Langford
Welch concedes as Crist is projected to become the next mayor of St. Pete
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM · 1 min read
Mayor Ken Welch said it has been a blessing to lead St. Pete, acknowledged the choice of the voters, and wished the best to his challenger, Charlie Crist.
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