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Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes
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Key Points:
- Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio will remain the GOP nominee for reelection after missing the key deadline for the party to replace him, despite growing pressure to drop out amid abuse allegations.
- Ohio law required Miller to withdraw by Saturday to allow local GOP officials two days' notice to select a replacement by Monday's 4 p.m. deadline, which he did not meet.
- Miller faces allegations of physical abuse from his ex-wife, which he denies; the House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation following his request for inquiry.
- Prominent Republicans, including Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Jon Husted, have called for Miller to resign, while President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson continue to support him.
- Miller will compete against Democrat Brian Poindexter in November in a traditionally Republican district critical to the GOP's efforts to maintain its House majority.
