The Los Angeles Times has decided not to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, breaking its tradition of supporting Democratic candidates since 2008. This decision, made by the paper's owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, directed the editorial board not to issue an endorsement, despite plans to support Vice President Kamala Harris. The lack of endorsement is notable given Harris's ties to California, her home state. This marks the first time since 2004 that the paper will not support a presidential candidate, reflecting its history of refraining from endorsements from the mid-1970s until resuming in 2008 with Barack Obama's candidacy. The newspaper has not publicly provided a reason for this decision, maintaining a policy of not commenting on internal discussions.