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Ohio gubernatorial election contest

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The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton remains a statistical dead heat. Scrutiny of Ramaswamy has intensified regarding his tenure at the biopharmaceutical company Axovant. Following Axovant, specifically his 2014 acquisition of rights to an Alzheimer’s drug, Ramaswamy used data reanalysis to assist the company in raising $315 million during a 2015 IPO. He exited the firm via a private deal in 2017, 2017 exit shortly before the a major drug failed its final trial and the stock value plummeted by 70%. failure. Additionally, the his campaign has faced attacks criticism over a former bodyguard, bodyguard hired through a third-party vendor, vendor who pleaded guilty to federal narcotics trafficking. Ramaswamy’s campaign stated they terminated the vendor immediately and condemned the attempt to politicize the matter. Acton has faced retaliatory criticism from Ramaswamy concerning regarding a 2019 911 call involving a domestic dispute with involving her husband. While Acton recently she secured an endorsement from the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, she is also facing faces pressure from advocacy groups such as like the Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity and Protecting Ohioans' Constitutional Rights. These groups Immunity, which have called for a public apology, alleging Acton provided false information to apology regarding her communications with the press. Recently, the The candidates have clashed also remain at odds over potential debates. Ramaswamy accepted two invitations to participate and has publicly called on Acton to join him. The debates, with Acton campaign declined declining invitations to participate, stating her focus remains on “engaging with Ohioans rather than providing a platform for Ramaswamy.” On September 6, an participate. Following the incident of political violence occurred at the Canfield Fair. An armed individual, identified as Fair on September 6, 38-year-old Patrick Havas, allegedly lunged at Acton while she Havas was visiting the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent. While Acton arrested. Authorities stated Havas was armed with two handguns, a taser, and her husband brass knuckles, though investigators noted the weapons were unharmed, never unholstered or brandished. Prosecutors suggested Havas reportedly pushed through was attempting to ask Acton questions while recording the crowd, knocking over several volunteers visit on his cellphone, and two older individuals a search of his device yielded no evidence of threats. Havas has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges including assault, disorderly conduct, and inducing panic. He was released on mobility scooters. a $5,000 bond with orders to surrender his weapons and avoid contact with Acton or the individuals he allegedly pushed.

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