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Forecasters move Ohio's 7th Congressional District to Toss-up ahead of November general election

Incumbent Max Miller (R), Brian Poindexter (D), Thahbia Asad (Independent) (Write-in), and Andrey Martinichin (Independent) (Write-in) are running in the general election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Trump Ally Max Miller Sued by Ex-Wife for Allegedly 'Recklessly' Posting Nude Photo of His Daughter Online

Republican Rep. Max Miller is sued by his ex-wife for allegedly sharing a nude image of their daughter online amid a custody battle. The image was reportedly accessed by thousands.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

CNN host makes congressman squirm over Max Miller cash: ‘Not returning the donations because you believe him’

Meanwhile, Democrats are pumping money into the Ohio Republican’s general election opponent

The Independent UK · Aug 13

‘He should resign’: unease in Republican Max Miller’s Ohio district amid domestic abuse allegations

Voters in the red district are concerned with congressman’s alleged behavior and political future ahead of the midterms

The Guardian - US · Aug 6

As Max Miller allegations intensify, Republicans keep their distance

As Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse, his fellow House Republicans have mostly stayed on the sidelines and avoided weighing in.  Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, of pouring hot water on her and pushing her against a wall, among other allegations. Miller denied…

Roll Call · Aug 3

Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations

Republican congressman is accused by his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend of abuse as he campaigns for re-election

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Ohio’s Kaptur set for rematch with Merrin in bid for 23rd House term

Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will face a rematch with Republican Derek Merrin in a battleground northwest Ohio seat that grew a shade redder in redistricting.  Merrin emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s five-way GOP primary in the 9th District. The former state representative had…

Roll Call · May 6

An iron worker takes on one of Trump’s most loyal followers in Congress

Brian Poindexter, a five-term local councilman and apprentice instructor at Ironworkers Local 17, is seeking the Democratic nomination for an Ohio House seat

The Guardian - US · Apr 18

Democrats see opportunity in Ohio beyond battleground House seats

In their quest to flip the House in the midterm elections, Democrats are eyeing a handful of Ohio seats the party hasn't held in decades.

Roll Call · Jan 27