Kriseman Endorsed Mallory for St. Petersburg Council
Former Mayor Rick Kriseman and the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association backed candidate Trevor Mallory.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in City Hall
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Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association have announced their endorsements of Trevor Mallory for the St. Petersburg City Council. Mallory is currently competing against Linsey Grove in the upcoming District 6 runoff election.
Why it matters
The endorsements underscore a focus on Mallory's experience in community leadership and his stated platform priorities, which include addressing housing affordability and rising utility costs.
In the August primary, Linsey Grove secured 1,902 votes compared to 1,517 for Trevor Mallory. The runoff election is scheduled to occur on Nov. 3.
The players
Rick Kriseman
He is a former Mayor of St. Petersburg who has publicly announced his support for Trevor Mallory.
Trevor Mallory
He is a St. Petersburg City Council District 6 candidate and the current President of Neighborhood Home Solutions.
Linsey Grove
She is the opponent of Trevor Mallory in the upcoming St. Petersburg City Council District 6 runoff election.
Daryl Campbell
He is a Representative who has endorsed Mallory for the upcoming city council seat.
Kyandra Darling
She is a Representative-elect who has joined other officials in supporting Mallory.
The details
In addition to Kriseman and the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Representative Daryl Campbell and Representative-elect Kyandra Darling have also endorsed Mallory. Backers highlighted Mallory's background as President of Neighborhood Home Solutions and his former role leading the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida as key qualifications.
Timeline
August 2026: The primary election narrowed the field to Grove and Mallory.
September 11, 2026: The reporting cutoff for campaign contributions and expenditures occurred.
September 14, 2026: The Sun Coast PBA issued an endorsement letter for Mallory.
November 3, 2026: The City Council runoff election is scheduled to take place.
Political Context
This race follows the St. Petersburg City Council District 6 primary election, which determined the two final candidates moving toward the November runoff. Endorsements from established officials like Rick Kriseman represent a significant effort to build coalition support for Mallory as the campaign enters its final stage.
The upcoming runoff determines who will represent District 6 on the City Council, directly impacting local housing and utility cost policies. Residents in the district will cast their final votes on November 3 to decide which candidate will lead these community initiatives.
The takeaway
Voters should review the differing platforms of Mallory and Grove to understand how their respective leadership styles may influence municipal housing solutions. Tracking campaign endorsements can help residents identify which community interests are being prioritized by each candidate.
What happens next
The runoff election between Trevor Mallory and Linsey Grove is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming local elections, visit the City Hall section.
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