Rep. Max Miller Refuses to Drop Ohio Reelection Bid Amid Abuse Allegations
With the ballot-replacement deadline passed, Ohio Republicans appear stuck with Miller despite pressure to force him out.
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Ohio Rep. Max Miller (R), who faces allegations of abuse, is remaining in his reelection race despite calls from fellow Republicans to step aside over concerns he could jeopardize a red-leaning House seat. Reporting from Axios and The New York Times indicates the window for the Ohio GOP to replace him on the ballot has closed, complicating the party's midterm strategy as Democrats gain momentum in the state.
- Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) faces allegations of abuse and calls from fellow Republicans to withdraw from his reelection race.
- His spokeswoman confirmed he will remain in the race despite the pressure.
- The deadline for Ohio Republicans to replace him on the ballot has reportedly passed, per Axios.
- The situation is seen as complicating GOP midterm prospects in a district Democrats view as newly competitive.
How it unfolded
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Analysis Democratic challenger sees opening
A Google News aggregation of NYT coverage highlights that a Democratic candidate believes the abuse allegations against Miller could make his seat winnable.
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Report GOP replacement window closes
Axios reports that time has run out for Ohio Republicans to replace Miller on the ballot, leaving the party effectively stuck with him as their nominee.
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Report Spokeswoman says Miller won't drop out
The New York Times reports that despite pressure from fellow Republicans, Miller will stay in the race according to a statement from his spokeswoman.
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Event Pressure mounts on Miller to step down
The Hill reports the controversy around Rep. Max Miller is complicating the midterm landscape for Ohio Republicans amid allegations, with Miller facing calls to end his campaign for a third term in a competitive district.
Voices from the web unedited
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BREAKING: U.S. Senator Jon Husted of Ohio calls on Congressman Max Miller to end his reelection campaign and resign from Congress.
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There are only three kinds of republicans: those who are accused of abuse, those who will be accused of abuse and women. So if they started letting it stop them there wouldn't be a republican party anymore.
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Some Dem chatter about pushing for action against Max Miller when Congress returns. If he doesn't resign, Rep. Sarah McBride told @axios.com, "there needs to be a full and timely investigation that expeditiously leads to accountability by the full chamber."