Patrick Havas attempted to attack Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair.

Patrick Havas, a 38-year-old man, forced his way through a crowd and lunged toward Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped Havas, who was carrying a taser and two pistols, before he could reach Acton.

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The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office recovered two handguns and a set of brass knuckles from Havas, who was subsequently booked on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine ordered security details for Acton and her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, starting in May. However, a new state law signed by DeWine takes effect next week, which requires the Ohio State Highway Patrol to provide security for gubernatorial nominees and their immediate families. The law provides $10 million to cover these security costs through July of next year. Republican Sen. Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign expressed condemnation for the incident, stating that political violence is unacceptable. Acton's campaign also noted that the candidate will stand up to the chaos and vitriol of the political process.

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