Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 27, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Times is releasing its endorsements and recommendations for the upcoming November 3 election. The guidance comes from two key figures within the newspaper’s leadership: Chairman and CEO Conan Gallaty and Viewpoints Editor Graham Brink.

The recommendations will cover a range of electoral contests, including federal, state, and local races. Additionally, the newspaper’s leadership will offer their perspectives on various ballot measures that voters in the Tampa-St. Petersburg and Sarasota areas will consider. The specific details of these recommendations, including which candidates and measures are being supported, are expected to be outlined in forthcoming publications and platforms from the Tampa Bay Times.

The role of an editorial board or leadership in providing such recommendations is typically to inform the electorate by analyzing candidates’ platforms, voting records, and qualifications, as well as the implications of ballot proposals. These endorsements aim to assist voters in making informed decisions on election day.

The specific candidates, races, and ballot measures that Conan Gallaty and Graham Brink have addressed were not detailed in the provided summary. Further information regarding the scope and content of these recommendations is anticipated to be made available by the Tampa Bay Times leading up to the November 3 election.

The election date of November 3 is a significant date for voters to participate in the democratic process by casting their ballots for representatives and public initiatives.


Story summarized from the original created by By Graham Brink, Viewpoints Editor on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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