Welch concedes as Crist is projected to become the next mayor of St. Pete
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM · 1 min read
Mayor Ken Welch said it has been a blessing to lead St. Pete, acknowledged the choice of the voters, and wished the best to his challenger, Charlie Crist.