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Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee, was targeted by an armed individual who lunged at her and injured several people at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County; Acton was unharmed and assisted one injured person on site.
- The incident occurred near the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent, prompting condemnation from local party leaders and calls for unity against political violence.
- Law enforcement responded swiftly, and investigations are ongoing, though details about the suspect and extent of injuries remain unclear.
- Political figures across party lines, including Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. Jon Husted, condemned the violence and emphasized the importance of safety at political events.
- Acton faces Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely contested Ohio governor’s race, with both campaigns expressing concern over the incident and its implications for political discourse.
