Ohio's 7th District 2026: how the ballot was settled (dated sources)
Reported developments in Ohio's 7th District race from August 2026, in date order. Allegations are reported by the linked outlets and are denied by Rep. Miller; his responses are included as reported. The House Ethics Committee states that an investigation does not itself indicate a violation.
- ““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
- “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
- ““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
- ““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
- “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
- “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
- ““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
- ““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
- “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
- ““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
- “"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
- “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