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. 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 running for a third non-consecutive term.
Candidates Declared Bob Buckhorn, former mayor (Democratic) Bill Carlson, city councilmember Ryan Edwards Anthony Gilbert Gary Hartfield, philanthropist Alan Henderson, entrepreneur and consultant (Democratic) Lynn Hurtak, city councilmember Julie Magill, general contractor and real estate broker Tres Rodmon, paralegal Taryn Sabia, urban designer Reginald Strachan
Publicly expressed interest Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County property appraiser (2013–present)
Declined Luis Viera, city councilmember
Endorsements
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External links Bob Buckhorn for Mayor Bill Carson for Mayor Ryan Edwards for Mayor Anthony Gilbert for Mayor Gary Hartfield for Mayor Alan Henderson for Mayor Lynn Hurtak for Mayor Julie Magill for Mayor Taryn Sabia for Mayor