2011 Akron mayoral election

none January 2025 May 2023 2011 Akron mayoral election Ohio presidential no 2009 Akron mayoral recall election 2009 (recall) November 8, 2011 2015 Akron mayoral election 2015 150x150px Don Plusquellic Democratic Party (United States) 32,493 70.49% 150x150px Jennifer Hensal Republican Party (United States) 13,605 29.51% Mayor Don Plusquellic Democratic Party (United States) Don Plusquellic Democratic Party (United States) The 2011 Akron mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Don Plusquellic ran for re-election to a seventh term, after defeating a recall attempt in 2009. He was challenged in the Democratic primary by City Councilman Michael Williams, and won by a wide margin.Spector Harlan Akron Mayor Plusquellic handily wins primary race The Plain Dealer September 14, 2011 Cleveland, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177445079/ July 25, 2025 In the general election, he faced Republican Jennifer Hensal, an attorney. Plusquellic defeated Hensal in a landslide, winning re-election with 70 percent of the vote.Warsmith Stephanie A 7th term for winner Plusquellic Akron Beacon Journal November 9, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177446042/ July 25, 2025 Plusquellic would not serve out his full term, however. He announced on May 8, 2015, that he would not seek an eighth term in 2015 and that he would leave office early on May 31, 2015, citing among other reasons unfavorable press coverage from the Akron Beacon Journal.Harper John Akron mayor Plusquellic leaves power vacuum The Plain Dealer May 11, 2015 Cleveland, Ohio A9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177446644/ July 25, 2025 Democratic primary Candidates Don Plusquellic, incumbent MayorWarsmith Stephanie Akron mayor to run Akron Beacon Journal February 12, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177444608/ July 25, 2025 Mike Williams, City CouncilmanWarsmith Stephanie Williams launches his run for mayor of Akron Akron Beacon Journal March 1, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177445427/ July 25, 2025 Janice Davis, bank employee, studentWarsmith Stephanie Akron mayoral hopeful claims election threats Akron Beacon Journal July 2, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177445509/ July 25, 2025 Primary results Democratic primary resultsSummit County, Ohio - Final Official Amended Results - 09/13/11 Primary Election October 4, 2011 Summit County Board of Elections https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/c/elecres/elect091311P.htm July 21, 2025 Don Plusquellic (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 12,625 54.70% Michael Williams Democratic Party (United States) 9,984 43.26% Janice Davis Democratic Party (United States) 471 2.04% 23,080 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Jennifer Hensal, attorneyWarsmith Stephanie Republican enters Akron mayoral race Akron Beacon Journal April 15, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177445634/ July 25, 2025 Katie Marie WilkinsWarsmith Stephanie Davis, Republicans also running Akron Beacon Journal September 5, 2011 Akron, Ohio A1, A7 "No one, including her opponent, has seen Wilkins at any political events or knows anything about her." https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177445767/ July 25, 2025 Primary results Republican primary results Jennifer Hensal Republican Party (United States) 1,057 65.37% Katie Marie Wilkins Republican Party (United States) 560 34.63% 1,617 100.00% General election Results 2011 Akron mayoral electionSummit County, Ohio - Final Official Results - 11/08/2011 General Election November 30, 2011 Summit County Board of Elections https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/c/elecres/elect110811G.htm July 21, 2025 Don Plusquellic (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 32,493 70.49% Jennifer Hensal Republican Party (United States) 13,605 29.51% 46,098 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References Category:2011 Ohio elections Akron mayoral Category:Mayoral elections in Akron, Ohio