Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller loses reelection in Ohio
Summary
CBS News projected that Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District. Miller’s campaign faced allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use, which he denied; the House Ethics Committee said it was reviewing the allegations and had not released findings.Key Facts
- Poindexter is a union ironworker and former Brook Park City Council member.
- The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the race from solid Republican to a toss-up in August.
- The House Ethics Committee announced its review of allegations against Miller in early August.
- Miller’s former father-in-law, Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, called for Miller to resign.
- Poindexter raised $2.4 million in the third quarter, while Miller raised $145,000 and loaned his campaign $1 million, according to Federal Election Commission records.
- Miller denied the abuse allegations in a campaign ad and said he had equal custody of his daughter.
- Miller attended President Trump’s rally in Youngstown on Oct. 12 but did not speak.
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