St. Petersburg Chamber Meet the Candidates | Presented By Tampa Bay Rays & Spectrum

Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)

Description

Meet the Candidates is the must attend election event that gives voters an opportunity to meet candidates for all elected positions in the St. Petersburg region, from federal seats to school district and city council.  This event features a drink ticket (plus cash bar), heavy appetizers, and high end networking opportunity to mingle with the business and political community in St. Pete.

CANDIDATES - Click the "Exhibitor Registration" button to the right to save your table

ATTENDEES - Click the "Register" button to the right to purchase your ticket (includes food & drink)

STUDENTS - Email cbruner@stpete.com for discount code - we provide FREE entry to students

Organized in partnership with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce

To see who is running for offices that represent St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, visit Candidates Corner. This resource shares information submitted directly by candidates to help our members and the broader community learn about their priorities, background, and vision for the region.

Confirmed participating candidates include (listed in alphabetical order):

  • Brandi Gabbard – St. Petersburg Mayor
  • Charlie Crist – St. Petersburg Mayor
  • Curtis Campogni – Pinellas County School Board, District 3
  • David Jolly – Florida Governor
  • Doug Homeyer – St. Petersburg City Council, District 6
  • Dr. Edward Pope – U.S. Representative, District 16
  • Elizabeth "Liz" Constantine – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 39
  • Fentrice Driskell – Florida Senate, District 16
  • Jim Large – St. Petersburg Mayor
  • Kelly Kirschner – U.S. Representative, District 16
  • Ken Welch – St. Petersburg Mayor
  • Kevin Batdorf – St. Petersburg Mayor
  • Linda Chaney – Florida House, District 61
  • Lindsay Polega-Quigley – Florida House, District 60
  • Linsey Grove – St. Petersburg City Council District 6
  • Liz Jack – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 44
  • Mark Davis – U.S. Representative, District 16
  • May Thach – Florida House, District 61
  • Melissa Rutland – Florida House, District 60
  • Nick DiCeglie – Florida Senate, District 18
  • Nick Fiorentino – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 10
  • Oxalis B. Garcia – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 44
  • Rachel Rodriguez – Florida Governor
  • Stefen Diskey – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 39
  • Terri Balliet – St Petersburg City Council, District 6
  • Trevor Mallory – St. Petersburg City Council, District 6
  • Zachariah Wade – 6th Circuit Court Judge, Group 10


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Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana Dr
St. Petersburg, FL 33705 United States
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Christie Bruner
(727) 637-7913
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
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