2011 Akron mayoral election
The2011 Akron mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011. Incumbent Democratic MayorDon Plusquellic ran for re-election to a seventh term, after defeating a recall attempt in2009 . He was challenged in the Democratic primary by City Councilman Michael Williams, and won by a wide margin.[ 1] 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.[ 2]
Plusquellic would not serve out his full term, however. He announced on May 8, 2015, that he would not seek an eighth term in2015 and that he would leave office early on May 31, 2015, citing among other reasons unfavorable press coverage from theAkron Beacon Journal .[ 3]
Democratic primary results[ 7] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Don Plusquellic (inc.) 12,625 54.70% Democratic Michael Williams 9,984 43.26% Democratic Janice Davis 471 2.04% Total votes 23,080 100.00%
Jennifer Hensal, attorney[ 8] Katie Marie Wilkins[ 9] Republican primary results[ 7] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jennifer Hensal 1,057 65.37% Republican Katie Marie Wilkins 560 34.63% Total votes 1,617 100.00%
^ Spector, Harlan (September 14, 2011)."Akron Mayor Plusquellic handily wins primary race" .The Plain Dealer .Cleveland, Ohio . p. B1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (November 9, 2011)."A 7th term for winner Plusquellic" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Harper, John (May 11, 2015)."Akron mayor Plusquellic leaves power vacuum" .The Plain Dealer .Cleveland, Ohio . p. A9. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (February 12, 2011)."Akron mayor to run" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (March 1, 2011)."Williams launches his run for mayor of Akron" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (July 2, 2011)."Akron mayoral hopeful claims election threats" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^a b "Summit County, Ohio - Final Official Amended Results - 09/13/11 Primary Election" . Summit County Board of Elections. October 4, 2011. RetrievedJuly 21, 2025 .^ Warsmith, Stephanie (April 15, 2011)."Republican enters Akron mayoral race" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (September 5, 2011)."Davis, Republicans also running" .Akron Beacon Journal .Akron, Ohio . p. A1, A7. RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 .No one, including her opponent, has seen Wilkins at any political events or knows anything about her. ^ "Summit County, Ohio - Final Official Results - 11/08/2011 General Election" . Summit County Board of Elections. November 30, 2011. RetrievedJuly 21, 2025 .
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