I realize it's not as big a deal as VA, but St. Petersburg, FL looks like a Democrat for Mayor

[Sancho]

...and this was a really heated race. Lots of big issues and lots of money spent on a city mayor race. This election was a runoff contest.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-south-pinellas/st-petersburg/rick-kriseman-wins-re-election-for-mayor-of-saint-petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Rick Kriseman has won re-election in the race for Mayor of St. Petersburg, according to unofficial results from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections.

The epic battle for office came down to the wire between former mayor Rick Baker and Kriseman.

Unofficial results show Kriseman received 34,155 votes (51.62%) and Rick Baker received 32,017 votes (48.38%).

[mcar]

1. I'm so glad he won!

[Sancho]

6. It's good for us!

and Pinellas county is a swing. I hope FL will go blue.

[mcar]

9. I'll be working hard for that

Even in my little red county.

[fierywoman]

2. Every win deserves celebration!

[bearsfootball516]

3. Still a very, very good win

[FSogol]

4. Every race is important. Congrats

[Demsrule86]

5. It is a big deal... will hopefully make the GOP shake in their jackboots.

[chillfactor]

7. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lint Head]

8. Any Democrat in Florida is a great thing!

[Squinch]

10. Every one matters. I'm waiting for my county executive results. I'll be just as happy if we win

that as I was about VA, and I am about your mayor.

This is a good night. Cheers to all of us.

[GaryCnf]

11. This is actually a huge deal, thanks so much for posting it

This was a incredibly complex election, one we could have lost, and one where Obama may well have personally turned the tide.

[Tarheel_Dem]

12. No matter where they are, even if it's dogcatcher, it's important to regain what we've lost. nt

[sheshe2]

13. It is just as big.

Every dayum win is huge, Sancho.

To St Petersburg.

[TomSlick]

14. It's a big night.

They're all big races.

If there are any more elections we should be celebrating, somebody let us know.

[Bradshaw3]

15. ALL races are a big deal! Great!

[Guilded Lilly]

16. My son an his family live there!! They are smiling bigtime!!

[VOX]

17. Every "D" voted into ANY office is a win for common sense and sanity.

[Madam45for2923]

19. yes!!!

[NewJeffCT]

22. Not just common sense and sanity

but, it helps for the long term as well - maybe from Mayor, this person becomes a good candidate for Governor, US House or US Senate.

[Madam45for2923]

18. Woah! All of these are awesome wins!

[Ilsa]

20. This is wonderful news! Thanks for bringing it!

[lostnfound]

21. More likely to protect the lovely parks. Yay. Nt

[octoberlib]

23. It's all a big deal! Congratulations, St Petersburg!