Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers.
An armed man, 38-year-old Patrick Havas, has been arrested in Ohio after attempting to attack Democratic candidate Amy Acton during an event at the Canfield Fair. The Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped Havas before he reached Acton, who was not injured in the incident. Havas, from Canfield, was carrying two pistols and is facing multiple charges including misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct.
Acton and her campaign team expressed gratitude for the swift action of law enforcement and condemned the violence. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also condemned the incident, stating that candidates should be able to meet voters without threats or violence.
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