Acton and Brown won all 120 Akron precincts, including 12 Trump carried in 2024
The nationwide blue wave in the 2026 election also hit Akron. In a city disproportionately full of Democratic voters, Governor-elect Amy Acton and Senator-elect Sherrod Brown flipped the handful of previously red neighborhoods from 2024 for a clean sweep of all 120 Akron precincts.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Nestled just south of downtown, this neighborhood blends rubber roots, community pride and small-town charm.
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Nestled just south of downtown, this neighborhood blends rubber roots, community pride and small-town charm.
Inside High Hampton, a hidden neighborhood in North Akron
With just more than a thousand residents in less than a square mile, it’s one of Akron’s smallest communities.
