Ex-Congressman Waits for Scandal to RSVP Before Crashing Re-Election Party
KEY POINTS
- •Jim Renacci said Monday night he might run for his old congressional seat if Max Miller quits the 2026 race.
- •Max Miller denies domestic abuse claims and despite GOP pressure and President Trump’s warning is staying in the reelection bid.
- •If Miller drops out before Tuesday’s close, a special primary happens; after that, GOP leaders pick a replacement by August 10.
Former Rep. Jim Renacci, who once lost Ohio’s top political prize (spoiler: the Senate), is lurking like a disappointed sequel, ready to jump back into Congress—if Max Miller, the Ohio Republican currently spotlighted for domestic abuse allegations and Beyoncéan levels of family drama, conveniently bows out. Miller insists he’s staying put despite Mom-in-law-turned-senator Bernie Moreno throwing down with a tweet claiming Miller’s a 'danger' who makes custody visits a breath-holding Olympic sport. Trump’s on the hotline warning Miller the political skies aren't sunny, and pollsters are dropping Renacci's name like a test balloon. Deadline’s tight: Miller must ghost by Aug 5 for a special primary, or party chiefs play Belle of the Ball until Aug 10.
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(1 of 3)Max Miller insists he’s staying in the race while his ex-father-in-law calls him a danger. Meanwhile, Renacci’s waiting like a true political rental ready for a last-minute eviction notice.
When your ex-father-in-law is a senator calling you a danger, maybe it’s time to rethink your career options—and not in Congress.
Renacci’s polling like he’s staying late at a party waiting for Miller to pass out so he can steal the mic and dance on the table.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/4/2026 | Author: Andrew Solender
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