In St. Petersburg mayorâs race, an unexpected name comes up: Trump
A mailer by candidate Darden Rice accuses opponent Ken Welch of courting Trump supporters. Welch says thatâs false and hypocritical. Both are Democrats.
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St. Petersburg mayoral candidates Darden Rice, left, and Ken Welch are at odds over support each has received from area Republicans. Both are Democrats, but the mayor's race is a non-partisan affair. [ Darden Rice; Pinellas County ]
Published Earlier today
The non-partisan race for mayor of St. Petersburg is veering into party politics this week, with two of the leading candidates, both Democrats, accusing each other of benefiting from the support of Republicans.