ABC News · GovernmentPolicies · 2026-09-06
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee lunged at by ‘armed individual,’ campaign
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee lunged at by ‘armed individual,’ campaign says. Amy Acton was attending a fair in Canfield, Ohio, according to her campaign. Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another," her campaign said in a statement, referring to Acton's husband.
Why it matters. This security incident highlights rising safety concerns and political tension surrounding high-profile candidates during public campaign events.
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