2015 Akron mayoral election

none January 2025 May 2023 2015 Akron mayoral election Ohio presidential no 2011 Akron mayoral election 2011 November 3, 2015 2019 Akron mayoral recall election 2019 150x150px Dan Horrigan Democratic Party (United States) 29,436 72.33% 150x150px Eddie Sipplen Republican Party (United States) 9,732 29.51% Mayor Jeff Fusco (interim) Democratic Party (United States) Dan Horrigan Democratic Party (United States) The 2015 Akron mayoral election was held on November 3, 2015. On May 8, 2015, Mayor Don Plusquellic announced that he would not seek an eighth term and that he would resign from office on May 31,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 which elevated City Council President Garry Moneypenny to serve as interim Mayor. Moneypenny planned to run for a full term in the election, but shortly after he took office, he admitted to inappropriate contact with a female city employee and announced that he would not run,Miller Marilyn Warsmith Stephanie City hall upheaval Akron Beacon Journal June 6, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177449255/ July 25, 2025 and ultimately resigned from office. Newly elected City Council President Jeff Fusco then became interim Mayor, and declined to run for a full term.Warsmith Stephanie Moneypenny resigns Akron Beacon Journal June 9, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177448889/ July 25, 2025 Dan Horrigan, the County Clerk of Courts, won the Democratic primary over City Councilman Mike Williams, Plusquellic's 2011 primary challenger, and advanced to the general election. He was opposed by Republican nominee Eddie Sipplen, a criminal defense attorney, and independent William Melver, a retired engineer. Horrigan won the general election in a landslide, receiving 72 percent of the vote to Sipplen's 24 percent and Melver's 4 percent.Horrigan is the overwhelming choice in Akron Akron Beacon Journal November 4, 2015 Akron, Ohio A13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177450960/ July 25, 2025 Democratic primary Candidates Dan Horrigan, County Clerk of CourtsWarsmith Stephanie Race is growing for Akron mayor Akron Beacon Journal June 10, 2015 Akron, Ohio B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177448444/ July 25, 2025 Mike Williams, City Councilman, 2011 candidate for MayorWarsmith Stephanie Williams set to run again Akron Beacon Journal May 28, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177450339/ July 25, 2025 Dropped out Frank Comunale, County CouncilmanWarsmith Stephanie Comunale exits race, now backer of Horrigan Akron Beacon Journal August 11, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177450018/ July 25, 2025 Tom Sawyer, State Senator, former Congressman, former Mayor of AkronWarsmith Stephanie Sawyer drops out of Akron mayor's race Akron Beacon Journal June 30, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177449952/ July 25, 2025 Declined Jeff Fusco, interim Mayor Garry Moneypenny, former interim Mayor Don Plusquellic, former Mayor Ilene Shapiro, County Council PresidentWarsmith Stephanie Schleis Paula Women fall behind men in helming local cities Akron Beacon Journal September 7, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177450213/ July 25, 2025 Primary results Democratic primary resultsSummit County, Ohio - Official Count - 09/08/15 Primary Election September 23, 2015 Summit County Board of Elections https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/c/elecres/elect090815P.htm July 21, 2025 Dan Horrigan Democratic Party (United States) 10,647 56.83% Mike Williams Democratic Party (United States) 8,088 43.17% 18,735 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Eddie Sipplen, defense attorneyWarsmith Stephanie African-American lawyer Sipplen to run for mayor Akron Beacon Journal June 6, 2015 Akron, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177450656/ July 25, 2025 Primary results Republican primary results Eddie Sipplen Republican Party (United States) 1,227 100.00% 1,227 100.00% General election Candidates Dan Horrigan, County Clerk of Courts (Democratic) Eddie Sipplen, defense attorney (Republican) William Melver, retired engineer (independent)Warsmith Stephanie Local independent seeks voice in Akron Akron Beacon Journal October 25, 2015 Akron, Ohio A4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal/177450770/ July 25, 2025 Results 2015 Akron mayoral electionSummit County, Ohio - *Amended Official Results - 11/03/15 General Election December 28, 2015 Summit County Board of Elections https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/c/elecres/elect110315G.htm July 21, 2025 Dan Horrigan Democratic Party (United States) 29,436 72.33% Eddie Sipplen Republican Party (United States) 9,732 23.91% William Melver Independent (politician) 1,528 3.75% 40,696 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References Category:2015 Ohio elections Akron mayoral Category:Mayoral elections in Akron, Ohio