Armed man arrested after charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate

Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.

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Man Arrested After Pushing Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor

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A spokeswoman for the campaign of Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee, said “multiple people” were injured when an “armed individual” lunged at her during a county fair.

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Guardian Published 6 September 2026

Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, campaign says

NYT Published 6 September 2026

Man Arrested After Pushing Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor

A spokeswoman for the campaign of Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee, said “multiple people” were injured when an “armed individual” lunged at her during a county fair.

CBS Published 6 September 2026

Armed man lunged at Democratic Ohio governor candidate, campaign says

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