Abuse Allegations Against Rep. Max Miller Roil Ohio House Race

Rep. Max Miller, a Republican representing Ohio's 7th Congressional District, is facing public allegations of domestic and child abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno. The allegations, which have circulated for years, drew intensified media scrutiny in late July and early August 2026 amid an escalating legal dispute between Miller and his former spouse. Miller has denied the allegations. On August 2, 2026, Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly called for Miller, his former son-in-law, to resign from Congress, stating he should not serve and needs psychological help; Miller responded by denying the allegations and criticizing Moreno for speaking out. The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Miller on or around August 5, 2026, after Miller himself requested a probe into the allegations. Democrats have separately called for an ethics investigation. A Co/efficient polling memo reported around August 7, 2026, showed Miller trailing Democratic opponent Brian Poindexter, a Brook Park City Council member, by 14 points in a district previously considered safely Republican. As of the most recent reporting, Miller has refused to drop his reelection bid despite the allegations and calls for his resignation, and the House Ethics Committee investigation remains ongoing with no reported conclusion. Reports differ on the extent of internal White House involvement, with one account indicating officials sought to discourage efforts to remove Miller from the race in its final days, a claim not corroborated by other sources. The specific nature and details of the abuse allegations, including their timeline and evidentiary basis, remain part of an unresolved legal dispute between Miller and Emily Moreno.