Tampeños will elect a new mayor in 2027, and so far less than a handful of candidates have officially registered to succeed Mayor Jane Castor, who is term-limited after being re-elected in 2023.
Some big names are rumored to be running—including Bob Buckhorn, who’s already served two terms and District 4 City Councilman Bill Carlson—but just four are officially in the race.
Election Day in Tampa’s 2027 municipal election is set for Tuesday, April 27, 2027. Early voting days have yet to be determined, and the voter registration deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.
Alan J. Henderson
At 23 years old, Alan Jared Henderson would be the second-youngest mayor in Tampa history (as previously-reported James Edgar Lipscomb, the 13th Mayor Of Tampa, served from 1873-1876, and was 23 years old when he was sworn in). First to register in the race, the Brandon-native has a master’s degree in business administration and management from Golden Gate University currently leads Dilemma Esports and Entertainment where he is founder and CEO…