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Ohio Governor Candidate Amy Acton Injured in Violent Incident at Canfield Fair
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In Short: An armed individual lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair, according to her campaign.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was injured in a violent incident at the Canfield Fair, where an armed individual lunged at her, according to her campaign. Multiple people were injured in the attack, which took place while Acton was at the fair. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political candidates during campaign season, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning of ongoing threats.
Acton, a physician who became a household name during her tenure as director of the Ohio Department of Health during the pandemic, was not hurt in the attack. She remained on site to attend to one of the injured individuals, according to a photo shared by an attendee. The incident occurred while Acton was at a tent run by the Mahoning County Democratic Party.
In a statement, Acton's campaign communications director, Addie Bullock, said, 'While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people.' Bullock added, 'Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured.
Rivals Vivek Ramaswamy and Connie Luck expressed concern over the safety of candidates, with Ramaswamy's campaign communications director stating, 'Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence.
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- Molyet/News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Doocy asked Mullin whether candidates were safe heading into the traditional Labor Day weekend kickoff to campaign season, citing the political assassinations and assassination attempts that have rocked the country in recent years.
- Mullin was speaking broadly about political threats and was not responding directly to the reported confrontation involving Acton.
- Acton and Ramaswamy are facing off in November’s closely watched race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.
- Her handling of the pandemic has since become a central campaign issue, The AP reported.
- "You’re never safe in the public eye," Mullin told Fox News’ Peter Doocy during an interview on "The Sunday Briefing." In a show of solidarity, Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Amy Acton stood alongside striking members of United Steelworkers Local 3057 outside the ArcelorMittal steel plant.
- Acton had to shout over passing motorists honking their horns and showing support for the steelworkers in Cleveland, Ohio, on Feb.
- “What happened at our tent today during today’s visit from Dr. Acton is reprehensible and should be condemned by leaders on all sides of the aisle,” Anderson wrote on Facebook.