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Sep 6, 2026

Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate Amy Acton during campaign stop

An armed individual charged at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, injuring several people before being stopped by troopers. Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested.

Sep 6, 2026·10 sources

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▪Patrick Havas was carrying two pistols, a Taser, and a set of brass knuckles, though the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office stated no weapons were brandished or removed from their holsters
▪Before her gubernatorial run, Amy Acton led the Ohio Department of Health starting in 2019, earning both national accolades and opposition from conservative groups over pandemic restrictions
▪The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy condemned the incident, stating that candidates must be able to meet voters without facing threats or violence

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US midterm elections Political violence