Man Accused of Rushing Gubernatorial Candidate | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

A 38-year-old man, Patrick Havas, denies misdemeanor charges after allegedly rushing toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, causing injuries to two people. Witnesses say he wore a cap with “respect” and “honor,” yelled her name, and lunged through the crowd—though no direct contact with Acton was confirmed. A no-contact order is in place, and while his phone footage captures part of the chaos, authorities are still seeking additional video from the tent where recording was discouraged. No evidence of prior obsession or threats has surfaced, though Havas’s past is…