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Union Iron Worker Brian Poindexter Challenges Max Miller in Ohio Primary

4/18/2026

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Brian Poindexter, a union iron worker, challenges Max Miller in Ohio's 7th district Democratic primary on May 5.
Poindexter emphasizes workers' rights and contends Miller is inaccessible.
Poindexter notes Miller's 14% lifetime AFL-CIO labor score and his focus on gambling-loss tax deductions.
The union-backed challenger grew up in a union household and seeks working-class representation as Democrats aim to regain the House.

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Brian Poindexter, a union iron worker, challenges Max Miller in Ohio's 7th district Democratic primary on May 5.
Poindexter emphasizes workers' rights and contends Miller is inaccessible.
Poindexter notes Miller's 14% lifetime AFL-CIO labor score and his focus on gambling-loss tax deductions.
The union-backed challenger grew up in a union household and seeks working-class representation as Democrats aim to regain the House.