Canfield, Ohio, USA: Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has condemned a security incident at the Canfield Fair on September 6, describing it as “completely unacceptable.”

The statement followed an incident in which an armed man allegedly pushed through a crowd toward Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton during her campaign appearance at the fair. Acton was not injured.

Connie Luck, communications director for Ramaswamy’s campaign, said political candidates should be able to meet voters without facing threats or violence. The campaign also expressed hope that no one was hurt in the incident.

Authorities identified the man as 38-year-old Patrick Havas. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers assigned to Acton’s security detail intercepted Havas after he allegedly pushed his way through the crowd.

The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office said two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered following his arrest. Authorities said the weapons were not brandished or removed from their holsters.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Havas was booked into the Mahoning County Jail on charges that included two counts of assault and disorderly conduct. Authorities and campaign officials said several people were injured during the incident.

The security incident occurred as Ramaswamy and Acton campaign across Ohio ahead of the November gubernatorial election. Ramaswamy, a Republican and former presidential candidate, is running against Acton, a Democrat and former Ohio health director, to succeed Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who is barred from seeking another term because of term limits.

Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination in the May 5 primary and selected state Sen. Rob McColley as his running mate. Acton secured the Democratic nomination and is running alongside former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper.

Ramaswamy and Acton are scheduled to face each other in the general election on November 3, when Ohio voters will choose DeWine’s successor.