Tom Sawyer (Ohio politician) death: How did Tom Sawyer die?

Thomas Sawyer, an American politician who served Akron, Ohio, on all levels of government for close to fifty years, was born on August 15, 1945, and died on or around May 23, 2023. He formerly held positions as the Mayor of Akron, the Ohio Senate, the Ohio House of Representatives, and the United States Congress.

In a closely contested race in November 1983, Tom Sawyer upset Akron’s Republican incumbent mayor, Roy Ray. After more than 18 years, Sawyer became Akron’s first democratic mayor. Since Sawyer defeated Ray for mayor in 1983, no Republican has held that position in Akron. Sawyer defeated Republican Robert Roush in the 2012 election for a second full term, 71.5% to 28.5 %.

Tom Sawyer (Ohio politician) death: How did Tom Sawyer die?

After a protracted illness, Tom Sawyer, one of Akron’s most well-known politicians, passed away.

Sawyer, 77, spent 40 years in political positions at the local, state, and federal levels. This included terms as the mayor of Akron, a representative in the US Congress, a member of the State Board of Education, and a senator from Ohio.