Kevin Batdorf
Kevin Batdorf
St. Petersburg Mayoral Election
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AUG 19, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleReal estate broker
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
LocationFlorida
BackgroundReal estate broker
Notable personal detailsKevin Batdorf is a St. Petersburg, Florida real estate broker and entrepreneur running for Mayor of St. Petersburg in 2026. He has been active in local civic affairs, including leadership roles with the Shore Acres Civic Association, and has focused public advocacy on flood mitigation and neighborhood resilience. In the real estate profession, he has held leadership roles in Realtor organizations, including serving as President of the Pinellas REALTOR Organization (2019).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Kevin Batdorf opposes new property-tax increases to pay for infrastructure and favors “smart funding” that avoids burdening homeowners, including leveraging city assets or development revenue instead of raising residential taxes. He describes himself as fiscally conservative and proposes alternatives to a $600 million general obligation bond for infrastructure.
Climate & Energy
Focuses on storm resilience, stormwater drainage and infrastructure funding, and has advocated for environmental resiliency projects in his low-lying neighborhood; public statements emphasize fiscal responsibility and using city assets to pay for infrastructure rather than specific climate or energy policies. No clear public positions found on emissions targets, fossil fuel production, energy transition, carbon pricing, or climate agreements.
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