U.S. House — Ohio District 7

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 · 23 sourced items · data version 2026-09-28.2 (sources collected through Sep 28, 2026)

Summary — every line cited

Max Miller

• Miller, a former Trump White House aide, has held the seat since 2022. ^[1]
• Miller cites votes to make tax cuts permanent and for no tax on tips or overtime. ^[2]
• Miller says he will keep working for a secure southern border. ^[3]
• Miller supports the Trump administration’s energy policies to lower gas and electricity costs. ^[4]
• Miller said he will stay in the race and denied the allegations. ^[5]
• The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into the allegations against Miller. ^[6]
• The committee said an investigation does not by itself mean a violation occurred. ^[7]
• Miller said he would ask for an ethics investigation of himself to clear his name. ^[8]
• Court records cited by NPR show Miller’s ex-wife alleges abuse; Miller denies the allegations. ^[9]
• Miller’s response, as quoted by NPR. ^[10]
• Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) called on Miller to step aside and resign. ^[11]
• Miller said he would put his own money into the campaign ($1 million loan, per the Wall Street Journal). ^[12]
• Miller describes his record on workforce legislation. ^[13]
• Sept. 4 was the 60-day pre-election cutoff for the Ethics Committee to release findings. ^[14]
• Miller repeats his denial of the allegations. ^[15]

Brian Poindexter

• Poindexter, a union ironworker since 2007, was elected to Brook Park City Council in 2017. ^[16]
• Poindexter wants policies that raise wages and stop rewarding companies that move jobs overseas. ^[17]
• Poindexter calls for more access and price transparency in health care. ^[18]
• Poindexter wants organizing and speaking up at work to be protected actions. ^[19]
• Poindexter says he is running over Miller’s policies, not his personal issues. ^[20]
• Poindexter resigned from Brook Park City Council to campaign full time. ^[21]

The race

• The district covers Cuyahoga County’s western and southern suburbs plus Medina, Wayne and part of Ashland counties. ^[22]
• The deadline passed for Republicans to replace Miller on the ballot; he faces Poindexter in November. ^[23]

Citations

1. “Ohio’s 7th Congressional District is held by Rep. Max Miller, a former Trump aide who’s represented the district since 2022. Democrats hope Brian Poindexter, a union official and council member in Brook Park, will overperform in the district thanks to his blue-collar background and roots in the legacy Ford factory town.” — Signal Ohio — “Can Democrats flip Max Miller's Ohio congressional district?” · published Jul 9, 2026
2. “Max knows the burden excess taxation can place on working families in the 7th district. That’s why he has voted to support making tax cuts permanent, no tax on tips, and no tax on overtime.” — Max Miller for Congress (campaign website) — “Max Miller For Congress – Issues” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
3. “The lawlessness at the southern border has led to illicit drugs on our streets, dangerous criminals getting rich, and human trafficking of innocent victims. Mass migration places strains on services across America. Criminals who should have never been able to enter our country do so freely. Max will continue to fight to maintain the secure border.” — Max Miller for Congress (campaign website) — “Max Miller For Congress – Issues” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
4. “The Biden administration raised the costs of energy with policies that put China, the Middle East, and Russia first by cutting American energy production off at the knees. Max will continue to support the policies of the Trump administration to develop American energy independence and reduce the costs of gas and electricity.” — Max Miller for Congress (campaign website) — “Max Miller For Congress – Issues” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
5. ““I’m not dropping out of this race and I’ll win in November,” said Miller, who denied abusing his former wife and his daughter.” — FOX 8 / Associated Press — “Max Miller says he's not dropping out of the race” · published Aug 2, 2026
6. “The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it will investigate allegations of domestic violence and abuse and illegal drug use against Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller.” — Roll Call — “Ethics Committee launches probe into Max Miller – Roll Call” · published Aug 4, 2026
7. ““The Committee notes that the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred,”” — Roll Call — “Ethics Committee launches probe into Max Miller – Roll Call” · published Aug 4, 2026
8. ““In light of all the renewed interest in my family affairs I am going to file my own paperwork for an ethics investigation into myself to clear my name from these horrific attacks on myself and family,”” — Roll Call — “Ethics Committee launches probe into Max Miller – Roll Call” · published Aug 4, 2026
9. “Moreno filed for divorce in 2024 and, according to court records, accuses Miller of abuse, alleging he once threw hot water on her, pushed her against a wall and held a gun to her head.” — NPR — “House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller : NPR” · published Aug 5, 2026
10. “My former wife is engaging in a pattern of reporting incredible, serious and destructive allegations with absolutely no evidence.” — NPR — “House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller : NPR” · published Aug 5, 2026
11. ““I believe Max would be making the right decision to step aside as a candidate and resign from Congress to focus on what is in the best interest of his daughter,” Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) said in a statement posted on social platform X.” — The Hill — “Democrat Poindexter leads Max Miller by double-digit points: Poll” · published Aug 7, 2026
12. ““I am invested in this election in every way and I will invest the resources into my campaign to win,” he told the outlet.” — Newsweek — “Poll Shows Max Miller Down Double Digits as He Loans Campaign $1 Million - Newsweek” · published Aug 7, 2026
13. “"My entire career in Congress has been about strengthening Ohio's workforce. Being in touch with the working class means more than standing in a hard hat next to Bernie Sanders. It's about actually delivering results, which I have done over and over... I signed on the discharge petition for the Faster Labor Contracting Act for the working man and woman, introduced the American Workforce Act with Senator Tom Cotton, and passed the Foster in the Future Act which had my legislation in it which provides foster youth more opportunities in workforce training programs... And that is just to name a few. So no, I am not out of touch with the middle class."” — Spectrum News 1 — “Poindexter's balancing act in race shaped by Miller scandal” · published Sep 4, 2026
14. “The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Miller, at his own request, last month. However, Friday marks the 60-day deadline for the committee to release its findings or recommend any punishments until after the election.” — Spectrum News 1 — “Ethics Cmte. deadine passes to take action against Miller” · published Sep 4, 2026
15. ““I have never done these things,” Miller said in August. “These things have already been investigated.”” — Ohio Capital Journal / WEWS News 5 Cleveland — “Ohio Congressman Max Miller’s race gets dirty, with both sides objecting to attack ads” · published Sep 23, 2026
16. “In 2017, Brian took that same pro-worker mentality to public service, getting elected as an At-Large member of Brook Park City Council. Throughout his time in office, he has been a steadfast advocate for working families, opposing "Right to Work" laws and school choice vouchers while supporting the postal system and public schools.” — Poindexter for Congress (campaign website) — “Brian Poindexter's Working-Class Story | Union Ironworker for Congress” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
17. “I believe the economy should reward work, not exploit it. That means policies that strengthen wages, protect workers from being priced out of basic necessities, and stop rewarding companies that ship jobs overseas while expecting American workers to pick up the slack.” — Poindexter for Congress (campaign website) — “The Economy and Cost of Living - Poindexter For Congress” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
18. “That means strengthening access, increasing transparency, and making sure workers aren’t punished for getting sick, injured, or growing older. It also means recognizing that healthcare costs hit working families hardest, not politicians or executives insulated from those pressures.” — Poindexter for Congress (campaign website) — “Healthcare that Makes Sense - Poindexter For Congress” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
19. “When workers are divided or intimidated, it’s easier to cut corners, suppress wages, and ignore safety. Protecting workers’ rights means making it clear that organizing, speaking up, and demanding fair treatment are protected actions — not career-ending ones.” — Poindexter for Congress (campaign website) — “Workers Rights & Unions - Poindexter For Congress” · page retrieved Sep 19, 2026
20. ““I didn’t get into this race because Max Miller has terrible personal issues going on in his life. I got into this race because of policies he’s supported that have made it harder on working families,”” — Ohio Capital Journal — “Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller stays in his race, with or without national GOP support • Ohio Capital Journal” · published Aug 12, 2026
21. “The candidate has not been deterred by ads, he told supporters, and he submitted his resignation from his post on Brook Park city council this weekend.” — Ohio Capital Journal / WEWS News 5 Cleveland — “Ohio Congressman Max Miller’s race gets dirty, with both sides objecting to attack ads” · published Sep 23, 2026
22. “The district consists of Cuyahoga County’s affluent western suburbs, its more blue-collar or exurban southern suburbs, as well as Medina, Wayne and part of Ashland counties.” — Signal Ohio — “Can Democrats flip Max Miller's Ohio congressional district?” · published Jul 9, 2026
23. “Under Ohio law, Republicans have until Monday at 4 p.m. to name a replacement nominee. But the local Republican officials responsible for choosing one must receive at least two days' notice before meeting, meaning Miller would have needed to withdraw by Saturday for the party to complete the process in time. He did not.” — CNBC — “Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes” · published Aug 9, 2026

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