Paul Congemi
Paul Congemi
St. Petersburg Mayoral Election
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AUG 19, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleRetired
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundRetired
EducationHigh school graduate
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Notable personal detailsPaul Congemi is a perennial candidate for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, with prior mayoral runs including 2009, 2013, and 2017. In 2013 he said he had worked for his father's trucking and building business, was retired, and was a high school graduate. He was arrested in January 2017 on a felony elder abuse charge related to care of his mother. He filed for the 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral race but publicly reported dropping out on April 21, 2026, citing health issues.
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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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