Paul Congemi
Paul Congemi
St. Petersburg Mayoral Election
$14.2K
AUG 19, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleRetired (previously worked in father’s trucking and building business)
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundRetired (previously worked in father’s trucking and building business)
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EducationHigh school graduate
Notable personal detailsPaul Congemi is a perennial candidate for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, with prior runs including 2009 and 2013. He has been described as a retired worker from his father’s trucking and building business and a high school graduate. In the 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral race cycle, he filed as a candidate but withdrew on April 21, 2026, citing serious health issues and endorsing incumbent Mayor Kenneth T. Welch.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies focused on economically disadvantaged residents and representing the working poor, emphasizing concerns about low wages, unemployment, and lack of medical insurance. Positions indicate a focus on improving economic conditions for lower-income residents rather than advocating tax cuts or reduced government spending.
Healthcare
Prior campaigns and candidate materials emphasize representing the working poor and assisting residents who lack medical insurance, with proposals focused on improving access to care and supporting local health resources. The candidate has directed campaign attention and donations toward free clinics and charitable healthcare support.
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