An alleged assailant approached Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair on Sunday, according to officials and witnesses. Authorities reported that the individual was carrying two pistols and a Taser.
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Alleged Assailant Approaches Democratic Candidate Amy Acton at County Fair
An alleged assailant attempted to approach Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair in Ohio on September 8, 2026. The individual was reported to be armed with two pistols and a Taser.
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