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Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton attacked at Canfield Fair

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  • Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was unharmed after an armed man allegedly tried to reach her at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown.
  • The suspect, 38-year-old Patrick Havas, allegedly knocked over several people and carried a Taser and two pistols, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
  • Havas was jailed on disorderly conduct and assault charges as state and county authorities investigated the incident.

An armed man carrying a Taser and two pistols tried to reach Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sunday, according to her campaign and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Acton, the Democratic nominee, was unharmed.

This kind of violence has no place in Ohio

· Addie BullockActon campaign spokesperson condemning the incident.

The suspect, 38-year-old Patrick Havas, allegedly knocked over several people as he moved through the fair. Highway patrol officials said he was taken to the Mahoning County Jail and charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. It was not immediately clear whether he had a lawyer.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office were investigating what led to the incident. The sheriff's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and authorities released no other details.

completely unacceptable

· Connie LuckA spokesperson for Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign describing the incident.

“This kind of violence has no place in Ohio,” Acton campaign spokesperson Addie Bullock said. Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, called the incident “completely unacceptable” and said candidates should be able to meet voters without worrying about threats or violence. Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman Chris Anderson and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also condemned the attack.

Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence

· Connie LuckRamaswamy's campaign statement on political safety.
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