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Statement From AG Wilson on Incident in Canfield

9/6/2026

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding reports of attempted violence toward gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair:

“The attempted violence directed at Dr. Acton is unacceptable — political violence of any kind has no place in Ohio or our nation. I am thankful she was unharmed, and my prayers are with those who were injured.

“Having worked closely with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, I have the utmost faith in her executive protection detail and am grateful for their quick action.”

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