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House leaders back Max Miller reelection despite abuse allegations and ethics probe

The Hill reports that party leaders back the Ohio representative while keeping their distance amid allegations he denies.

Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 10:47 UTC1 reports

The short version

Rep. Max Miller faces domestic abuse and drug use allegations, which he denies, leading to an investigation by the House Ethics Committee.[The Hill]
House Speaker Mike Johnson backs Miller's reelection bid but stated he has no plans to campaign alongside him in Ohio.[The Hill]
Several Senate Republicans, including Miller's former father-in-law Sen. Bernie Moreno, have called for his resignation.[The Hill]
Recent polling shows Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter ahead, leading the Cook Political Report to shift the race to a toss-up.[The Hill]

Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse, allegations he has denied.[The Hill]
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Miller regarding domestic abuse and illegal drug use allegations.[The Hill]
House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced support for Miller's reelection but said he has no plans to campaign with him.[The Hill]
Senate Republicans, including Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, have called on Miller to resign and drop his campaign.[The Hill]
The Cook Political Report reclassified Miller's race from solid Republican to a toss-up.[The Hill]

The outcome of the House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of domestic abuse and drug use remains pending.[The Hill]
Whether Miller can retain his seat in the November election remains uncertain following shifts in polling and nonpartisan race ratings.[The Hill]

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