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Ohio 7th Race Toss-Up as Miller Stays, Democrat Leads

8/12/2026

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Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) remained in the Ohio 7th District race after missing the Monday 4 p.m. withdrawal deadline.
The Cook Political Report shifted the seat from “Likely Republican” to “Toss Up” because of domestic-violence allegations against Miller.
A recent poll showed Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter leading Miller by 14 points, with 48 percent of voters less likely to support Miller.

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Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) remained in the Ohio 7th District race after missing the Monday 4 p.m. withdrawal deadline.
The Cook Political Report shifted the seat from “Likely Republican” to “Toss Up” because of domestic-violence allegations against Miller.
A recent poll showed Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter leading Miller by 14 points, with 48 percent of voters less likely to support Miller.