How to Vote in St. Petersburg’s 2021 Municipal Elections
The St. Petersburg general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot was Oct. 23.
- There will be no early in-person voting this year. Voters can cast a mail-in ballot or head to the polls on Nov. 2.
- There are more than 20 drop box locations throughout Pinellas County where you can take your mail-in ballot, but several will be closed on Election Day. Use the supervisor of elections website to learn where to take your completed ballot.
Here’s what else you need to know:
How do I register to vote?
The registration deadline was Oct. 4. You can check your registration status on Pinellas County’s supervisor of elections website.
How do I vote by mail? Are there important deadlines?
Requests for a mail ballot needed to be received by Oct. 23. But you can pick up a mail ballot on Election Day by signing an affidavit that it’s an emergency and that you cannot make it to your assigned polling place.
Your ballot must be completed with a black pen and inserted into a secrecy envelope before being sealed into a return envelope. You must then sign and date the back of the return envelope. Mail completed ballots to the supervisor of elections office or drop them off at your local elections office.
Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters should allow at least one week for their ballot to be mailed to the supervisor of elections office. You can track your mail ballot at VotePinellas.com.
When is election day? When are polls open?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Use the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website to find a polling place near you.
Can I vote in person before election day?
No. The city has chosen not to conduct early voting.
Do I need identification to vote?
Yes. Florida law requires voters to show a photo and signature ID, such as a Florida driver’s license, state-issued identification card, military ID or passport. A full list of acceptable IDs can be found on the supervisor of elections website. Without a valid ID, a voter may cast a provisional ballot, which will be presented to the canvassing board to determine eligibility.
What races are on the ballot?
Mayor
- Robert G. Blackmon
- Ken Welch
City Council Districts 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8
- District 1: Copley Gerdes, Bobbie Shay Lee
- District 2: Brandi Gabbard, Kyle Hall
- District 4: Lisset Hanewicz, Tom Mullins
- District 6: Gina Driscoll, Mhariel A. Summers
- District 8: Jeff Danner, Richie Floyd
This guide, published on Jul. 25, was updated on Oct. 26 with more information about voting by mail.
Also of Interest:
- Follow AARP's political coverage at aarp.org/elections
- Find events and volunteer opportunities near you through local.aarp.org/st-petersburg-fl