Robert Blackmon

Welch, a third-generation St. Petersburg resident, will be sworn into office on Jan. 6.

On Nov. 2, St. Petersburg will be electing its first mayor since 2014. Here's who's running, and how to cast your vote.

We highlight segments from a recent virtual debate hosted by the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus.

The race pits Pinellas County commissioner Ken Welch against city council member Robert Blackmon.

Less than one-third of the city's registered voters took part in Tuesday's primaries, according to the Pinellas Supervisor of Elections office.