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Rep. Max Miller Remains in 2026 Race Amid Abuse Allegations

8/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) announced he will stay in November 3, 2026 race after Emily Moreno alleged he threw water, pointed a gun at her and injured their daughter.
Miller filed a May 2026 defamation suit claiming the accusations were unsubstantiated.
Democrats, Women’s Caucus and Sen. Bernie Moreno have urged an ethics probe and Miller’s resignation.
Polls show Miller trailing Democrat Brian Poindexter by five points and facing a withdrawal deadline of August 10, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1972 operatives linked to President Richard Nixon’s re-election campaign broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters, sparking the Watergate scandal. The Senate Watergate Committee’s televised hearings began on May 17 1973, leading to Nixon’s resignation on August 9 1974 and a legacy of intense congressional oversight. Today, Rep. Max Miller faces similar ethics scrutiny, echoing those historic investigations.

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Story summary

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) announced he will stay in November 3, 2026 race after Emily Moreno alleged he threw water, pointed a gun at her and injured their daughter.
Miller filed a May 2026 defamation suit claiming the accusations were unsubstantiated.
Democrats, Women’s Caucus and Sen. Bernie Moreno have urged an ethics probe and Miller’s resignation.
Polls show Miller trailing Democrat Brian Poindexter by five points and facing a withdrawal deadline of August 10, 2026.

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