Fran Wilson will be the new council representative for parts of Central and Northwest Akron.

Wilson, a Democrat, defeated Independent candidate Acacia Reynolds with 86% of the vote for Ward 1, according to unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections.

Wilson defeated incumbent Sam DeShazior in the May primary election. DeShazior was appointed in 2024 after Nancy Holland unexpectedly resigned.

“We’ve had a series of appointment processes that have led us to this election," Wilson told Ideastream Public Media Tuesday night. "I am very excited to bring a fresh voice to council, and to connect neighbors and to get our ward organized.”

Ward 1 covers parts of Downtown and the northwest neighborhoods of West Hill, Highland Square and Merriman Hills.

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