Election Results and Trends in Akron, OH
In the last Presidential election, Akron, OH voted predominantly Democrat, with 54.1% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 44.5% of voters in Akron voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.4%. Based on these voting patterns, Akron is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 128th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Akron ranks 190th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Akron has predominantly voted for Democrat presidential candidates. The city supported Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore (2000), John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden in 2020. While Summit County, where Akron is located, was more competitive, the city consistently preferred liberal candidates over their conservative counterparts.
Local Elections
For city-level elections, Akron has maintained a Democrat-leaning over the past 25 years. Democrat mayors have held office, including Don Plusquellic, who served from 1987 to 2015, followed by Democrat Dan Horrigan. The City Council also has a Democrat majority, reflecting the city's liberal-leaning in local politics.