Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton. (Photo: X)
\n\nAn armed person "lunged" at Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at a county fair on Sunday, injuring several people, according to her campaign. Dr Acton was visiting the annual Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, near Youngstown, when the incident happened.
\n\nShe was not injured and remained at the fair, where she helped attend to one of the people who was hurt, according to a photograph shared by an attendee with NBC News.
\n\nThe extent of the injuries was not immediately known.
\n\nActon campaign spokesperson Addie Bullock said Dr Acton and her husband, Eric, were "grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured".
\n\n"This kind of violence has no place in Ohio," Bullock said. "Dr. Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another."
\n\nThe photo of the suspect in the attack.
\n\nThe incident took place at the Mahoning County Democratic Party's tent, according to county Democratic Party chairman Christopher Anderson.
\n\n"What happened at our tent today during today’s visit from Dr. Acton is reprehensible and should be condemned by leaders on all…
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