Election Signal 2026 Archives - Page 2 of 18 - Signal Akron

Akron voters stand in line to scan their votes for the midterm elections at Buchtel Community Learning Ceneter. Lines at the polls stayed consistently busy all morning.

2026 Election results for Summit County school tax issues, zoning and charter amendments

by Kevin Dilley November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Raymond Greene Jr., the director of The Freedom BLOC, speaks during an election night party at The Posh Venue, where the passage of Akron Issue 13 was celebrated.

Akron voters approve Issue 13, enhance police oversight power

by Doug Brown November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown speaks during an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown wins U.S. Senate seat in comeback election

by Jake Zuckerman and Andrew Tobias November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Rental properties like The 401 Lofts in downtown Akron, shown here, could be affected by two proposed amendments to the Akron City Charter on the Nov. 3 ballot. Issue 11 seeks to eliminate application fees or other charges for potential renters. It would also allow tenants to spread security deposits out over three or six months. And it would criminalize both collecting application fees and failing to tell renters or prospective renters about their options when it comes to paying a security deposit over time. Issue 12 seeks to make it easier for formerly incarcerated people to find housing. It would add anti-discrimination protections related to housing to Akron’s charter, which governs how the city operates, treating people who have been arrested for or convicted of crimes as a protected class. Discriminating against them in terms of housing would be illegal, as is discriminating against people for their race, gender or sexual orientation.

Akron voters approve Issues 11 and 12 to improve housing access

by Arielle Kass November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Amy Acton wins Ohio governor’s race, setting up a new era of divided government

by Andrew Tobias November 3, 2026November 12, 2026

Judge Joy Malek Oldfield takes a selfie with Mark Derrig, chairman of the Summit County Democratic Party, at the Democratic watch party at the Knight Stage Nov. 3 in Akron.

2026 election results for Summit County judge races

by Gary Estwick November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

A “vote here” sign outside of the Goodyear Branch Library.

Democrats win three Summit County Council seats during 2026 election

by Gary Estwick November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Incumbent Congresswoman Emilia Sykes celebrates an early vivtory call during the Democratic watch party Nov. 3 at the Knight Stage in Akron. Sykes defeated Republican challenger Carey Coleman for the US House District 13 seat.

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes runs away with Ohio’s 13th District race

by Carissa Woytach November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

A voter stands in a voting booth looking at papers in their hands. Two dividers sit at the front of the booth and partially block sight of the voter. The signs show an American flag and the word "vote" in large block letters.

Issue 3 win adds Ohio voter ID laws to state constitution

by Jake Zuckerman November 3, 2026November 12, 2026

Akron voters share their thoughts on the 2026 election

by Kelsei Scott and Jack Solon November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

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