2027 Tampa mayoral election
March 2, 2027 (first round)
April 27, 2027 (runoff) | |||
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The 2027 Tampa mayoral election will be held on March 2, 2027, with a runoff election on April 27, 2027, if no candidate receives a majority of the vote.[1] Incumbent Mayor Jane Castor is term-limited and cannot run for a third term. Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, who was elected in 2011 and 2015, is planning on running for a third non-consecutive term.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Julie Magill[3]
- Alan Henderson, student (Democratic)[4]
- Bob Buckhorn, former mayor[2]
Potential
- Bill Carlson, city councilmember[5]
- Gary Hartfield, businessman[6]
Declined
- Luis Viera, city councilmember[7]
References
- ^ "Election Dates & Deadlines". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Perry, Mitch (April 25, 2025). "Former Tampa Mayor bob Buckhorn says he's running again in 2027". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Janelle Irwin (2025-08-12). "Is it 2027 yet? Tampa businessman mulls mayoral bid". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ Roa, Ray (January 2, 2025). "Alan Henderson will file paperwork kicking off a run for Mayor of Tampa". Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ March, William (February 10, 2024). "Is it too early to preview the 2027 Tampa mayoral race?". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. p. NA. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Janelle (12 August 2025). "Is it 2027 yet? Tampa businessman mulls mayoral bid". Florida Politics. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Irwin Taylor, Janelle (April 2, 2025). "Luis Viera to run for House, officially debunking mayoral rumors". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 4, 2025.