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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ohio GOP Amplifies Conspiracy Theorist's Attacks on Democratic Candidate Amy Acton Amidst Armed Incident

Ohio GOP Amplifies Conspiracy Theorist's Attacks on Democratic Candidate Amy Acton Amidst Armed Incident

The Ohio Republican Party utilized its official social media channels to amplify attacks by conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer against Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. This amplification occurred hours before an armed individual, Patrick Havas, was arrested for attempting to force his way towards Acton at the Canfield Fair. Havas was found carrying a Taser, two pistols, and brass knuckles, and was subsequently booked on charges of assault and disorderly conduct. Following the incident, Loomer questioned the events, comparing Acton to Jussie Smollett and suggesting the confrontation was exaggerated to distract from her earlier, unsubstantiated allegations about Acton's sobriety. The Ohio GOP had previously credited Loomer for reporting on a 2019 domestic disturbance call involving Acton, explicitly stating, 'Loomer broke the last bombshell.' This sequence of events has drawn scrutiny regarding the state Republican Party's decision to elevate Loomer, whose rhetoric has been widely condemn...
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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton Provides Medical Aid at Cleveland Labor Day Parade Following Assault Incident

Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton Provides Medical Aid at Cleveland Labor Day Parade Following Assault Incident

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton provided medical assistance to two individuals experiencing emergencies at a Labor Day parade in Cleveland on Monday, September 7. Acton, a physician, exited her vehicle to aid an elderly woman near the parade's starting point and later offered first aid to another woman at the parade's conclusion. This event occurred one day after an incident at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, where an armed man, Patrick Havas, 38, charged at her during a campaign stop. Havas, who was carrying two guns, a Taser, and brass knuckles, faces two assault charges. Although Acton was unharmed, others were pushed during the incident. Following Havas's detention, Acton assisted injured volunteers. At the Cleveland parade, Acton emphasized her role as a doctor and public servant, stating, "I'm a doctor. I'm not a politician."
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Armed Individual Attacks Democratic Nominee for Ohio Governor Amy Acton at County Fair

Armed Individual Attacks Democratic Nominee for Ohio Governor Amy Acton at County Fair

An armed individual, Patrick M. Havas, 38, lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, during an event at a county fair in Canfield. Authorities reported that Havas forced his way through a crowd towards Acton, injuring multiple fairgoers in the process. State police intercepted Havas, who was found to be in possession of a taser and two pistols. Governor Mike DeWine (R) confirmed that Acton was unharmed, but others sustained injuries. The incident occurred during a tight gubernatorial race between Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Both Governor DeWine and Ramaswamy's campaign condemned the act of violence, emphasizing that such threats have no place in politics.
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Ohio GOP Amplifies Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer's Claims Against Democratic Candidate Amy Acton Amid Controversy

Ohio GOP Amplifies Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer's Claims Against Democratic Candidate Amy Acton Amid Controversy

The Ohio Republican Party utilized its official account to promote unverified allegations made by far-right activist Laura Loomer against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton. Loomer claimed an unnamed source reported Acton smelled of alcohol and slurred her words at a campaign event. The Ohio GOP amplified these claims, stating, “Legitimate questions persist,” and credited Loomer for breaking previous stories. This amplification occurred shortly before an incident at the Canfield Fair where Patrick Havas, armed with a Taser and two pistols, forced his way toward Acton, knocking over fairgoers. Following Havas's arrest, Loomer dismissed the incident as a hoax, comparing Acton to Jussie Smollett and accusing Democrats of exaggerating the confrontation. Loomer continued to refer to Acton as “Drunk Amy” and questioned the sobriety of Acton in videos from the weekend, characterizing reports as “fake news.” This sequence of events has drawn scrutiny to the Ohio Republican Party's decision to elevate Loome...
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Alleged attack on Amy Acton not isolated. I saw jarring acts while campaigning | Opinion

Alleged attack on Amy Acton not isolated. I saw jarring acts while campaigning | Opinion

The alleged attack on Amy Acton highlights a disturbing trend of violence and threats at political events. I've seen it myself.
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Pete Buttigieg talks unions, Brent Spence Bridge at Labor Day picnic

Pete Buttigieg talks unions, Brent Spence Bridge at Labor Day picnic

Buttigieg, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, spoke about affordability, gerrymandering and the Brent Spence Bridge at the Labor Day picnic.