Max Miller remains locked on the November 3, 2026, ballot for Ohio’s 7th District after missing the August 5 and August 10 deadlines that would have allowed Republican leaders to replace him without his consent. Serious domestic-abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, prompted calls for withdrawal from Sen. Bernie Moreno, Sen. Jon Husted, and other GOP figures, while the Cook Political Report shifted the formerly safe Republican seat to toss-up status amid polling that shows Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter ahead. Miller has repeatedly denied the claims, requested a House Ethics Committee review, announced a $1 million personal loan to his campaign, and vowed to fight on, drawing comparisons to past candidates who stayed in despite pressure. With the general-election filing window closed and Democrats ramping up spending through the DCCC’s Red to Blue program, recent developments leave little procedural room or apparent incentive for Miller to exit before voters decide.