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Republican Representative Max Miller has chosen to remain on the ballot in his Ohio congressional race despite mounting pressure from within his own party, including calls to step aside over domestic abuse allegations. The Monday deadline passed for the GOP to replace Miller as its nominee in the contest for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, south of Cleveland, cementing his spot in the general election matchup.
Miller’s decision to stay in the race has complicated Republican strategy heading into the midterm elections. The party had not anticipated needing to spend resources defending this traditionally GOP-leaning seat, which President Donald Trump won decisively in 2020. According to redistricting analysis, the district favors Republicans by a 55%-44% margin.
Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter, a 46-year-old Brook Park city councilman and union ironworker, has seized on Miller’s legal troubles to appeal to voters. Poindexter has campaigned on economic issues and secured endorsements from major labor organizations including the Ironworkers International, United Auto Workers, and the Ohio AFL-CIO.
Miller, 37, faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, as well as claims from at least two other women. Both of Ohio’s senators, including Moreno’s father Sen. Bernie Moreno, have called on Miller to exit the race. However, Trump, for whom Miller served as a senior aide during his first presidency, has not withdrawn his support.
The congressman has stated confidence in his ability to win, noting his strong standing with constituents over two terms. Miller has pledged to spend $1 million of his own money on the campaign to bolster his prospects in what is shaping up to be a competitive contest.
Miller was Trump’s first endorsed candidate in a 2021 primary challenge designed to punish Republicans who voted to impeach the former president or opposed his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. He successfully challenged incumbent Anthony Gonzalez, who ultimately withdrew from the race.
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