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Paul Congemi

St. Petersburg Mayoral Election

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AUG 19, 2026

General Election

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Overview

Current roleSinger-songwriter

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationFlorida

BackgroundSinger-songwriter

Notable personal detailsPaul Congemi is a perennial candidate in St. Petersburg, Florida local politics and has previously run for St. Petersburg mayor (including in 2009, 2013, and 2017). He has been described publicly as a singer-songwriter and arts advocate and has participated in local civic and political forums. In the 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral race, he filed as a candidate but later withdrew on April 21, 2026, citing serious health issues and endorsing incumbent Mayor Ken Welch.

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Positions

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Climate & Energy

Paul Congemi has expressed that he cares about climate change and that it is an issue the city must address, but publicly available statements found do not provide detailed policy proposals or specific energy positions.

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