For the first time in over 20 years, the Los Angeles Times will not endorse a candidate in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, a decision reportedly directed by the paper’s owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, according to a report by Semafor on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Times editorial board had traditionally endorsed Democratic candidates and was expected to follow suit this year. In its October 14 list of electoral endorsements, the editorial board described the 2024 election as “the most consequential election in a generation” but made no endorsement for the presidential race, including Vic…