Voters Guide: 2021 St. Petersburg’s Municipal Elections

The St. Petersburg general election is Nov. 2 and here's what you need to know.

• 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.

How do I register to vote?

Voters can register for the general election until Oct. 4.

You can register to vote online, by mail or in person:

• Online: Register using Florida’s online voter registration system.

• By mail or in person: Pick up a registration application at any supervisor of elections office, tax collector’s office, public library, public assistance office or armed forces recruitment office, among other locations. Return it to your local supervisor of elections office in person or by mail.

You can check your registration status on Pinellas County’s supervisor of elections website.

How do I vote by mail? Are there important deadlines?

Submit a mail ballot request form online or request one be sent to you by calling the supervisor of elections office at 727-464-8683 or emailing MailBallotRequests@VotePinellas.com by these deadlines 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 for the general election.

You can also pick up a mail ballot on election day by signing an affidavit that it’s an emergency and that the voter cannot make it to their 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?

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2., 7 am - 7 pm.

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
  *Candidate withdrew from this contest but the name will still appear on the ballot. A vote case for this candidate will not be counted.
• District 4: Lisset Hanewicz, Tom Mullins
• District 6: Gina Driscoll, Mhariel A. Summers
• District 8: Jeff Danner, Richie Floyd
  

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