Rep. Max Miller remains the Republican nominee for Ohio’s 7th congressional district despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife that surfaced in July 2026 and prompted calls for his withdrawal from state and national party figures, including Sen. Bernie Moreno. Miller has denied the claims, pursued defamation litigation, loaned his campaign substantial personal funds, and explicitly vowed to continue. Key procedural deadlines for Republican leaders to replace him on the November ballot passed in early August without his exit, locking him in as the nominee. The House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry into the allegations that month. Recent polling has shifted the race toward a toss-up against Democrat Brian Poindexter, reflecting voter concerns over the controversy but also Miller’s determination to proceed to Election Day.