The Ohio House race in the state’s 7th Congressional District has become competitive as Republican Representative Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation. His Democratic challenger, Brian Poindexter, is a union ironworker and former local councilman.

Key Takeaways

  • Miller denies the allegations made by his former wife and another former partner.
  • The district backed Donald Trump by about 11 percentage points in 2024, though its boundaries have since changed.
  • House Majority PAC has committed more than $6 million to support Poindexter.

Ohio House race centers on allegations

The House Ethics Committee is reviewing whether Miller may have engaged in domestic violence, abuse or illegal drug use. Miller has denied the allegations and called them fabrications connected to a difficult custody dispute.

Democratic groups have highlighted the allegations in television advertising. Miller’s campaign has accused Poindexter of spreading false claims, while the Republican has described the controversy in campaign advertising as a political attack.

Candidates and district

Miller, a former senior adviser to Trump and a Marine Corps reservist, has represented the district since 2023. Poindexter, a former Brook Park councilman, has emphasized wages, manufacturing, health care and living costs. Miller has focused on issues including immigration, border security, taxes and the economy.

Ohio redrew its congressional map for the 2026 election. The current 7th District includes parts of Cuyahoga, Medina and Wayne counties, as well as all of Ashland County.

In the 2024 contest, Miller received 51.1% of the vote against Democrat Matthew Diemer and independent Dennis Kucinich. The three-way result is not directly comparable with the current two-candidate race.

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