Las Vegas Republican candidate slashed by knife-wielding thug while putting up campaign signs

A Las Vegas Republican running for office was attacked by a knife-wielding mugger in broad daylight while putting up his own campaign signs.Stanley Vaughan, 67, said he was lost in thought putting up signs along Pecos Road for his bid at a State Assembly seat on Aug.

29 when a man approached him and demanded his wallet, local KVVU reports.“I turned around, caught me by surprise — then he started to lunge at me,” the US Army veteran said.

“I instinctively kicked him, and he ran away.“I jumped into the car, and then I’m realizing I’m bleeding,” he recalled, adding that his wife, a nurse, treated his wound.The attack left Vaughan with a gash on his forearm, which remains covered in bandages.Vaughan said he suspected his assailant might have been homeless given his disheveled appearance, and promised not to put up campaign signs alone anymore.The Silver State Republican remains steadfast in his campaign for Assembly District 20, the incident highlighting his efforts to help reduce crime in the area as his homeowners association’s security and police liaison.Assemblyman David Orentlicher, the incumbent Vaughan is challenging, condemned the attack and offered support for his opponent.

“I am very concerned and saddened to hear about the attack on Mr.Vaughan, and I wish him a speedy recovery,” Orentlicher said in a statement.

“We all should be able to feel safe in our communities, and I am committed to continuing our work to reduce crime across Nevada.I hope the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions,” he added.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the stabbing was an isolated case, with the suspect not tied to other incidents in the area.

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