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Cook Report Moves Ohio 7th to Toss Up Over Allegations

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump’s team asked Republicans not to pressure Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as he stayed in his race.
Miller’s PAC contributed more than $70,000 to 16 GOP incumbents.
The Cook Political Report moved the Ohio 7th District race from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ on Monday due to abuse allegations.
A House Ethics Committee probe into Miller’s alleged domestic violence and illegal drug use began after he requested it.

History

Historical Context

The 1972 Watergate break-in and the August 5, 1974 release of the “smoking-gun” tape led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974 after facing certain impeachment. Congressional oversight, exemplified by the Senate Watergate Committee’s 400-page 1973 transcript release, set a precedent used today as Rep. Max Miller confronts an Ethics Committee probe while Donald Trump urges Ohio’s 7th District not to pressure him.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump’s team asked Republicans not to pressure Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as he stayed in his race.
Miller’s PAC contributed more than $70,000 to 16 GOP incumbents.
The Cook Political Report moved the Ohio 7th District race from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ on Monday due to abuse allegations.
A House Ethics Committee probe into Miller’s alleged domestic violence and illegal drug use began after he requested it.

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