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Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

By Richard Cowan and David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Republican Vice President JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim and a Democrat running for the U.S.

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

Man pleads not guilty in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton

Man pleads not guilty in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton

An Ohio man accused of rushing toward Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton and injuring two people pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Amy Acton unharmed after Ohio incident. Who is suspect Patrick Havas?

Amy Acton unharmed after Ohio incident. Who is suspect Patrick Havas?

A man was accused of lunging at Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair. Here's what we know about the incident.

Registered Republican Patrick Havas Accused of Targeting Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton at Campaign Event

Registered Republican Patrick Havas Accused of Targeting Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton at Campaign Event

Patrick Havas, a 38-year-old registered Republican, has been accused of charging at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair. The incident, which occurred at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent, involved Havas allegedly pushing his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple audience members, while recording with his cellphone. Authorities reported that Havas was found to be carrying a Taser and two pistols. He was subsequently arrested and booked on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident. Acton is running against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the November election to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Mike DeWine.

Prosecutor says man accused of charging toward Ohio governor candidate wanted to ask questions

Prosecutor says man accused of charging toward Ohio governor candidate wanted to ask questions

A prosecutor says an armed man accused of charging toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair and knocking down two people before troopers stopped him was trying to ask the Democrat questions

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

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 man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says

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

Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says

Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.

The Columbus Dispatch

Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.

Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, unharmed

Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, unharmed

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton on Sunday at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, according to her campaign and the state highway patrol. Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, was unharmed.