Amy Acton Escapes Unharmed at Canfield Fair | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 6, 2026 · 1m

Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, narrowly escaped an armed confrontation at the Canfield Fair — where a man lunged at her campaign tent, injuring several people but leaving her unharmed. Her team and Mahoning County Democrats condemned the violence as unacceptable, calling for unity across party lines to reject political extremism. Even her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, issued a statement denouncing the incident. The suspect is in custody, though his identity remains undisclosed, and authorities continue investigating. This volatile moment underscores the urgent need for…