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Ohio 7th Seat Toss-up as DCCC Backs Poindexter

8/11/2026

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Summary

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added union ironworker and city-council member Brian Poindexter to its Red to Blue program for Ohio’s 7th district.
Rep. Suzan DelBene praised Poindexter and called incumbent Max Miller corporate-backed.
The Cook Political Report changed the rating to Toss-up after abuse allegations against Miller, who denied the claims, missed the Aug. 10 withdrawal deadline and stays on the Nov. 3 ballot.

History

Historical Context

In the 1994 Republican Revolution, Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America helped Republicans capture a 54-seat swing, winning 230 of 435 House seats and ending 42 years of Democratic control. That wave toppled 34 Democratic incumbents, reshaping swing districts. Today the Ohio 7th race, now a Cook toss-up with DCCC backing union candidate Brian Poindexter, echoes that same volatility.

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Story summary

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added union ironworker and city-council member Brian Poindexter to its Red to Blue program for Ohio’s 7th district.
Rep. Suzan DelBene praised Poindexter and called incumbent Max Miller corporate-backed.
The Cook Political Report changed the rating to Toss-up after abuse allegations against Miller, who denied the claims, missed the Aug. 10 withdrawal deadline and stays on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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