Ohio GOP’s Magic Act: Candidate Refuses to Quit, Vanishing Replacement Window
KEY POINTS
- •Rep. Max Miller refused to withdraw by Saturday’s deadline, blocking GOP replacement efforts for Ohio’s 7th District.
- •Miller denies domestic abuse allegations from ex-wife Emily Moreno and has countersued her for defamation.
- •The House Ethics Committee is investigating Miller for potential domestic violence and illegal drug use.
Representative Max Miller, Ohio's own political Houdini, let Saturday’s withdrawal deadline slip like a greased pig at Cuyahoga County’s Government Fair. Despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife Emily Moreno—who’s also the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno—Miller’s doubling down, throwing a $1 million lifebuoy into his sinking campaign instead of waving the white flag. He missed the August 8 cutoff to exit the race, killing GOP hopes for a neat replacement on the November ballot. Miller even leaked documents featuring his kid and ex’s home address, making privacy experts weep. Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee investigates if he’s guilty of more than just bad timing.
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(1 of 3)Max Miller’s ‘I’m not quitting’ flex is the kind of stubborn that turns safe GOP turf into Democrat prom night. What’s next, sending carrier pigeons for a campaign update?
Miller missed the exit, loaned his campaign a million bucks, and still won’t quit. Ohio GOP’s plot twist sequel nobody asked for.
The GOP wanted to replace Miller but Ohio law said, ‘Nope, he’s the boss now.’ That’s democracy or hostage negotiation, your call.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/9/2026 | Author: Andrew Pantazi
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