Max Miller Stays in Race Despite Abuse Allegations and Deadline
WHO:
CNN - Sen. Bernie Moreno stated that Miller “should not serve” in Congress and called him “a danger to my daughter.”
CNN - Jon Husted, the state’s junior Republican senator, called for Miller to abandon his race and to resign from Congress.
CNN - Rep. Max Miller, his ex-wife Emily Moreno, Sen. Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, Donald Trump, Brian Poindexter
Fox News - Ohio Republicans
WHAT:
CNBC - Under Ohio law, Republicans have until Monday at 4 p.m. to name a replacement nominee, but local Republican officials must receive at least two days' notice before meeting.
CNBC - The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation last week into whether Miller may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use after Miller asked the panel to investigate him.
Newsweek - Miller requested an ethics review, stating he has "absolutely nothing to hide" and wants to clear his name.
CNN - Miller's spokesperson confirmed he is remaining in the race despite the allegations.
CNN - The controversies surrounding Miller threaten to jeopardize his chances of winning what was once thought to be a safe GOP seat.
NBC News - Sen. Jim Banks stated that Rep. Max Miller should resign from Congress if the allegations are true.
Fox News - Ohio Republicans now have no path to replace Max Miller after the ballot deadline passed without withdrawal.
NBC News - Sen. Jim Banks stated that Rep. Max Miller should drop his re-election bid if the allegations are true.
CNN - Miller's spokesperson confirmed he is remaining in the race despite the allegations.
CNN - Miller's attorney conceded that the files he released inadvertently contained sensitive details about his family.
CNN - Max Miller will remain in his race for reelection despite abuse allegations.
CNN - Miller has denied the allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.
CNN - The deadline for Republican leaders to replace Miller on the ballot is August 10.
CNN - Miller is set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter on November 3.
Fox News - The ballot deadline passed without any withdrawal from Miller.
WHERE:
CNN - Ohio’s 7th District
CNN - Eastern Ohio
WHEN:
The Washington Post - A key deadline for the Ohio GOP to replace Rep. Max Miller passed on Saturday.
CNN - The deadline for Miller to drop out was Saturday evening.
CNN - Miller is scheduled to face Poindexter on November 3.
WHY:
CNBC - The deadline for Miller to withdraw passed after a week of escalating Republican pressure on him to step aside over claims from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
CNN - Allies of Trump pushed him to encourage Miller to drop his reelection bid amid the abuse claims.
CNN - There are growing calls from fellow Republicans for Miller to drop out due to the abuse allegations.
CNN - Party officials believe Miller could imperil the GOP’s chances in the district.
HOW:
CNBC - Miller's spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
CNN - Miller released a file containing hundreds of messages, pictures, and videos to defend against the claims, which inadvertently included sensitive family details.
CNN - Miller stated in an interview that Trump told him the race would be “tough” and expressed doubt about his chances to win.
CNN - Miller's spokesperson confirmed he is remaining in the race.
CNN - Miller released a file containing messages, pictures, and videos to defend against the claims, which inadvertently included sensitive family details.
(UPDATED August 10, 2026 07:20 UTC)
The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Miller following his request for the panel to look into allegations of domestic violence and illegal drug use. This comes after a week of mounting pressure from Republicans for Miller to withdraw, which he missed as the deadline passed. Under Ohio law, local Republican officials have until Monday at 4 p.m. to name a replacement nominee, but they must provide at least two days' notice before meeting.
--
(UPDATED August 10, 2026 00:03 UTC)
Miller has requested an ethics review, emphasizing that he has "absolutely nothing to hide" and is eager to clear his name. This move comes as he seeks to address any concerns surrounding his actions. The request was reported by Newsweek earlier today.
--
(UPDATED August 9, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Rep. Max Miller's spokesperson has confirmed that he is staying in the race despite facing serious allegations that could jeopardize his chances of winning what was once considered a secure GOP seat. In response to the controversies, Senator Jim Banks has stated that Miller should resign from Congress if the allegations are proven true. To defend himself, Miller released a file containing hundreds of messages, pictures, and videos, although it inadvertently included sensitive details about his family.
--
(UPDATED August 9, 2026 22:03 UTC)
Ohio Republicans are facing a significant setback as the deadline to replace Rep. Max Miller has passed without any withdrawal from the ballot. In response to ongoing allegations, Senator Jim Banks has suggested that Miller should consider dropping his re-election bid if the claims are proven true. This situation leaves the Ohio GOP with no viable options for replacing Miller as they move forward.
--
(UPDATED August 9, 2026 21:06 UTC)
Senator Bernie Moreno has publicly stated that Miller “should not serve” in Congress, labeling him “a danger to my daughter,” while Jon Husted, the state’s junior Republican senator, has called for Miller to resign and abandon his race. Despite the mounting pressure, Miller's spokesperson confirmed he will remain in the race, although his attorney acknowledged that sensitive details about his family were inadvertently included in files he released. In an interview, Miller mentioned that Trump warned him the race would be “tough” and expressed skepticism about his chances of winning.
--
(UPDATED August 9, 2026 20:04 UTC)
Max Miller will continue his campaign for reelection in Ohio’s 7th District despite facing abuse allegations from his ex-wife, which he has denied. The deadline for Republican leaders to replace him on the ballot passed without any withdrawal, and he is set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter on November 3. In response to the allegations, Miller's spokesperson confirmed his decision to stay in the race, and he released a file containing messages, pictures, and videos to defend himself, although it inadvertently included sensitive family details.