Election Signal 2026 Archives - Signal Akron

How Ohio’s Mahoning Valley fueled Amy Acton’s midterm win

by Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman November 11, 2026November 11, 2026

One county in the Youngstown area proved again to be a Democratic harbinger. And other insights from the State Signals newsletter, including Ohio’s latest gun law.

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Ohio Republicans consider moves to limit Gov.-elect Amy Acton’s power

by Andrew Tobias November 11, 2026November 12, 2026

Democrats promised to reverse SNAP and Medicaid cuts. They won. Now what, Ohio?

by Celia Hack November 9, 2026November 8, 2026

Customers fill their tanks at the BP gas station on East Market Street in University Park. Gas prices in the Akron area neared $5 per gallon on Friday, May 1.

Gas stations aren’t passing on gas-tax holiday savings, some Ohio drivers say

by Jake Zuckerman November 9, 2026November 9, 2026

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton raises her arms during an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Columbus, Ohio. Acton defeated Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Acton and Brown won all 120 Akron precincts, including 12 Trump carried in 2024

by Doug Brown November 6, 2026November 6, 2026

Ohio Democrats’ phones are ringing after Amy Acton’s big win shifts power in Columbus

by Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman November 6, 2026November 12, 2026

Ohio Democrats won big. What comes next?

by Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman November 5, 2026November 12, 2026

Issues 11 and 12, two Akron city charter amendments that were passed by voters on Nov. 3, will go into effect in 30 days. City officials have 90 days to write language implementing the new rules.

Here’s what comes next after the passage of Akron housing Issues 11 and 12

by Arielle Kass and Doug Brown November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Ohio Democrats gain long-lost statewide offices, including attorney general

by Jake Zuckerman November 4, 2026November 12, 2026

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Democrat Allison Russo wins Ohio secretary of state race

by Jake Zuckerman November 4, 2026November 12, 2026

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