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

Key Points:

• Ohio Congressman Max Miller faces serious domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, including accusations of violence against her and their child, leading to a bitter custody battle and calls for his resignation from Moreno's father, Republican Senator Bernie Moreno.
• Miller has denied the allegations, blaming leftwing media and his ex-wife for a campaign to damage his reputation, and likened his situation to former President Trump’s past legal challenges; however, his support within the Republican party and among voters in his district is eroding.
• The Ohio Republican Party is uncertain about Miller’s future, with some local leaders expressing concern but awaiting more credible information before calling for his resignation, while the party faces a looming deadline to replace him as a candidate before the November midterm elections.
• Miller’s district, though leaning Republican, is competitive enough that his weakened position could enable Democrat Brian Poindexter to win the seat, especially given the national trend favoring Democrats in midterms and Miller’s damaged reputation.
• Local Republicans and former supporters express disappointment and disillusionment with Miller, viewing him as disconnected from the community and a symbol of broader issues within the Republican party, prompting some to vote Democratic for the first time.