Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton at fair, campaign says
The Ohio gubernatorial race is one of the most high-profile races this year as the campaigns enter the final weeks of campaigning before the November election.
An armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair on Sunday. Several people were injured in the incident, but Acton was not hurt. According to Chris Anderson, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, the suspect knocked volunteers to the ground before being arrested with multiple weapons.
Acton's campaign said she is grateful for the swift action of law enforcement and is praying for the recovery of those injured. Her communications director, Addie Bullock, stated that this kind of violence has no place in Ohio and that Acton will continue to stand up against chaos, hate, and vitriol. The incident has been condemned by leaders, with Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calling it "completely unacceptable" and stating that candidates should be able to meet with voters without fear of threats or violence.
Acton is facing Ramaswamy in the Ohio gubernatorial race, which is considered one of the most high-profile races this year. Ramaswamy has used his national name recognition, tech industry connections, and alliance with Donald Trump to raise a record amount of funds for his campaign.
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