Mallory and Grove to Face Off for District 6
The two candidates head to a runoff in the November 3 St. Petersburg City Council election.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in City Hall
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Trevor Mallory and Linsey Grove are set to compete for the District 6 seat in the St. Petersburg City Council general election on November 3, 2026. The two candidates advanced to this runoff following their success as the top vote-getters in the August 18 primary.
Why it matters
The winner of the November 3 general election will secure the District 6 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council, shaping local representation for downtown, the Edge District, the Innovation District, Coquina Key, and Colony Point.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, with voters selecting their representative for the District 6 seat after the primary results narrowed the field to two candidates. The ultimate winner will serve on the St. Petersburg City Council.
The players
Trevor Mallory
He is a 54-year-old candidate for St. Petersburg City Council District 6 and currently serves as the president of Neighborhood Home Solutions.
Linsey Grove
She is a candidate for the St. Petersburg City Council District 6 seat who advanced to the general election runoff.
The details
Trevor Mallory, 54, is the current president of Neighborhood Home Solutions and is one of two candidates vying for the seat. The district encompasses several key areas of St. Petersburg, including the downtown corridor and the Innovation District.
Timeline
August 18, 2026: Mallory and Grove were the top primary vote-getters.
November 3, 2026: The general election for St. Pete City Council District 6 takes place.
Political Context
The upcoming runoff adheres to St. Petersburg municipal election runoff rules, which determine the final candidates following primary vote counts. Opponents of the current electoral process often argue that the primary-to-general transition extends campaigns unnecessarily and requires increased funding.
Residents in District 6 will decide which candidate represents their interests on the St. Petersburg City Council during the upcoming November 3 general election. This outcome will directly influence local policy and legislative priorities for downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Voters should prepare for the November 3 election by reviewing the platforms of both remaining candidates for the District 6 seat. Participating in this runoff is the primary way residents can influence the future leadership of the St. Petersburg City Council.
Further reading
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Should candidates with housing-sector experience be prioritized for local city council seats?
