Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter holds a strong position in the Ohio 7th District race due to persistent damage from incumbent Max Miller’s personal legal issues, including abuse allegations from his ex-wife that surfaced earlier in 2026 and reduced Republican support in polling. Poindexter, a union ironworker and former Brook Park council member, has built a substantial fundraising advantage, ending the third quarter with roughly $794,000 in cash on hand compared to Miller’s $136,000. Multiple forecasters rate the contest a toss-up or lean Democratic following shifts in late summer and early fall polling that showed Poindexter ahead or tied. The district’s underlying Republican lean from prior cycles has been offset by Miller’s vulnerabilities and Poindexter’s emphasis on working-family economic issues ahead of the November 3 election.