Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
The suspect was armed with multiple weapons and knocked campaign volunteers to the ground, according to local Democratic officials.
- On Sunday, an armed individual lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, injuring multiple people in the process.
- Chris Anderson, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, confirmed shortly after that police took the suspect into custody armed with multiple weapons as campaign volunteers were knocked to the ground.
- Communications Director Addie Bullock stated Acton is "grateful" for the "swift and decisive action" of law enforcement, while the campaign prays for the recovery of those injured.
- "This kind of violence has no place in Ohio," Bullock said, emphasizing that Acton will stand up to the "chaos, hate and vitriol" affecting political discourse.
- Acton, a physician and former director of the Ohio Department of Health, faces Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
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What happened to Amy Acton? Ohio gubernatorial candidate 'attacked' at Canfield Fair near Youngstown, suspect arrested
Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for Amy Acton's campaign, said an “armed individual” lunged at Acton during her visit to the fair, injuring several people.
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Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says
Campaign officials say an armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people.
Armed individual attacks Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, several injured
CANFIELD, Ohio — An armed individual attacked democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, according to a statement from the Acton campaign. Multiple people were injured. "Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured," according to a statement from Addie Bullock, communications director for the Acton campaign. “This kind of violence ha…
Armed suspect lunges at Amy Acton at Ohio fair, injuring multiple people
An armed individual was arrested after knocking campaign volunteers to the ground during an appearance by Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton at a county fair, according to party officials. Acton was not hurt, but her campaign said multiple people were injured. The incident happened Sunday at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at […]
Ohio Democratic Governor Candidate Survives Assassination Attempt
The Wages of Trump: Amy Acton was reportedly attacked at a campaign event near Youngstown on Sunday. According to a statement put out by Acton’s campaign, an armed individual lunged at Acton while she was at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, resulting in the injuries of multiple people who were nearby. A statement attributed […] The post Ohio Democratic Governor Candidate Survives Assassination Attempt appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.
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