2019 Akron mayoral election

The 2019 Akron mayoral election was held on November 3, 2019. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Dan Horrigan ran for re-election to a second term. He defeated pastor Greg Harrison in the Democratic primary, and faced Republican nominee Josh Sines, a perennial candidate, in the general election.^[1] Though former mayor Don Plusquellic considered running against Horrigan as an independent, he ultimately declined to do so.^[2] Horrigan defeated Sines in a landslide, receiving 77 percent of the vote.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Dan Horrigan, incumbent Mayor^[4]
Greg Harrison, pastor, retired police officer^[5]

Primary results

Democratic primary results^[6]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Daniel Horrigan (inc.)	10,993	78.50%
	Democratic	Greg Harrison	3,011	21.50%
Total votes			14,004	100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Josh Sines, perennial candidate, martial arts and wrestling announcer^[7]

Primary results

Republican primary results^[6]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Sines	1,702	100.00%
Total votes			1,702	100.00%

General election

Results

2019 Akron mayoral election^[8]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dan Horrigan (inc.)	20,254	77.38%
	Republican	Josh Sines	5,921	22.62%
Total votes			26,175	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

^ Livingston, Doug (May 8, 2019). "Dems stick with Horrigan". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ Lin-Fisher, Betty (April 12, 2019). "Plusquellic isn't running". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. A1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ Goist, Robin (November 6, 2019). "Mayor Horrigan is re-elected to a second term". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. p. A18. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ Goist, Robin (March 25, 2019). "Mayor launches re-election campaign". Springfield News-Sun. Springfield, Ohio. p. B2. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ Livingston, Doug (February 7, 2019). "City's Democratic primary crowded". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1, B3. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Summit County, Ohio - Board of Elections - 05/07/19 Primary/Special Elect - Statistics". Summit County Board of Elections. June 10, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
^ Livingston, Doug (February 7, 2019). "Republican hopefuls file in Akron". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
^ "Summit County, Ohio - Final Official Results - 11/05/19 General Election". Summit County Board of Elections. November 26, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

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[1] Livingston, Doug (May 8, 2019). "Dems stick with Horrigan". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[2] Lin-Fisher, Betty (April 12, 2019). "Plusquellic isn't running". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. A1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[3] Goist, Robin (November 6, 2019). "Mayor Horrigan is re-elected to a second term". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. p. A18. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[4] Goist, Robin (March 25, 2019). "Mayor launches re-election campaign". Springfield News-Sun. Springfield, Ohio. p. B2. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[5] Livingston, Doug (February 7, 2019). "City's Democratic primary crowded". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1, B3. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[primary_results-6] "Summit County, Ohio - Board of Elections - 05/07/19 Primary/Special Elect - Statistics". Summit County Board of Elections. June 10, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

[7] Livingston, Doug (February 7, 2019). "Republican hopefuls file in Akron". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

[8] "Summit County, Ohio - Final Official Results - 11/05/19 General Election". Summit County Board of Elections. November 26, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

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