St. Petersburg Mayoral Election
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AUG 19, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleFirefighter
PartyRepublican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundFirefighter
EducationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
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Notable personal detailsJim Large is a St. Petersburg, Florida public safety professional and mayoral candidate. He served with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue for about 50 years, including roughly 18 years as the city’s fire chief, and retired from the department in 2024. His campaign platform emphasizes public safety, infrastructure, stormwater and disaster preparedness, and responsible growth.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes fixing aging infrastructure and strengthening storm preparedness and recovery plans for St. Petersburg, but does not present clear positions on climate mitigation, emissions targets, or energy policy. Available materials focus on infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness rather than specific climate or energy policies. The public record from the campaign and local coverage does not provide explicit support for or opposition to major climate or fossil-fuel policies.
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