Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton was targeted by an assailant who lunged at her at a fair, her campaign says, as the high-profile gubernatorial race enters its final weeks.
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Key facts
- Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
- Her campaign says an assailant lunged at her at a fair.
- The incident comes as the race enters its final weeks before the November election.
- The Ohio gubernatorial contest is one of the most high-profile races this year.
The campaign of Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, said an assailant lunged at her during an appearance at a fair, according to CNBC.
The reported incident comes as the Ohio gubernatorial race enters the final weeks of campaigning before the November election. The contest is one of the most high-profile races this year.
CNBC reported the account of the incident as described by Acton’s campaign. Further details about the assailant, the circumstances of the encounter and any outcome were not provided in the available source material.
With the November election approaching, both campaigns are in an intensified stretch of public appearances and events, of which fair visits are a common feature.
Honest Abe News will update this story as additional verified information becomes available.
Why it matters
Physical confrontations involving candidates raise concerns about safety on the campaign trail during an election season. Because the Ohio governor's race is among the most closely watched contests this year, incidents involving its candidates draw heightened national attention.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Amy Acton?
According to the source, Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
What happened at the fair?
Acton's campaign says an assailant lunged at her at a fair, as reported by CNBC. Further details were not provided in the available source.
When is the Ohio governor election?
The source notes the campaigns are in the final weeks before the November election.
Timeline
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CNBC Top News: The Ohio gubernatorial race is one of the most high-profile races this year as the campaigns enter the final weeks of campaigning before the November election.