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Democratic candidate Amy Acton attacked at Ohio fair

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Amy Acton’s campaign said an armed individual lunged at the Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people.
  • Authorities arrested a suspect who allegedly knocked down two older adults and volunteers, and found two firearms in his possession.
  • The incident remains under investigation, while Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy and local Democratic officials condemned it.

An armed individual lunged at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during the Canfield Fair, her campaign said, in an incident that left several people injured.

Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for Acton, said the suspect attacked Acton while she attended the fair. The campaign thanked law enforcement and expressed hopes for the recovery of those affected.

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told WFMJ that the suspect could face two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct. Greene said two older adults were knocked down, while Democratic county party chairman Chris Anderson said the man was arrested after knocking over several volunteers. Authorities found two firearms in his possession. The sheriff said the man appeared to be holding a phone or camera.

An armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton and injured several people.

· Addie BullockActon’s campaign spokesperson described the incident in a statement.

Anderson called the incident “reprehensible” and urged political leaders from across the spectrum to condemn it. Acton’s Republican rival, Vivek Ramaswamy, also condemned the incident, saying through his campaign that candidates should be able to meet voters without fear of threats or violence.

Acton previously served as director of the Ohio Department of Health, while Ramaswamy, a businessman and Republican political figure, is seeking the governorship in a closely watched contest. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Reprehensible

· Chris AndersonThe Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman condemned the attack.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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