- Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district, defying calls from within his own party to step aside amid domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
- Both of Ohio's senators, including his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, have called on him to resign, but President Trump did not join these calls, referring to Miller as 'a good person.'
- Miller infused $1 million of his own money into his campaign last week, stating he is 'invested in this election in every way.'
- Monday was the last chance for Republicans to replace Miller on the general election ballot, and the deadline has now passed with him remaining in the race.
- Miller won the district with just 51% of the vote in a three-way contest two years ago.
Rep. Max Miller is facing domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife but remains steadfast in his reelection campaign for Ohio's congressional district, despite pressure from party leaders to resign.1
The deadline for replacing him on the ballot has passed, complicating the Republican Party's strategy in a district that leans 55%-44% Republican, according to Dave’s Redistricting.
Miller, who won the district with just 51% of the vote two years ago, is determined to continue his campaign, stating, “I know there are people that are concerned about my ability to win this race right now, but I don’t share that.” He has also indicated a willingness to invest $1 million of his own money into the campaign, asserting, “I am invested in this election in every way.”45
While both of Ohio’s senators have called for his resignation, former President Donald Trump has not, referring to Miller as “a good person” and suggesting that the legal issues are a family matter.
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters has indicated that the party will support Miller but has not committed to financial backing, stating, “We’re going to support our nominees. Everybody has to prove they are capable of winning.”
“Miller has infused $1 million of his own money into the campaign, saying he is 'invested in this election in every way.' Trump called him 'a good person,' while RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said the party would back him but stopped short of pledging spending.”
