Ohio GOP Misses Deadline to Replace Max Miller on Ballot

Republican Ohio Rep. Max Miller will remain on the ballot for his congressional reelection bid after a key deadline for the state party to replace him passed on August 10, 2026. The deadline, set by Ohio law, effectively ended the formal process for the GOP to nominate a new candidate in the race for the 7th District.

Miller has faced intense pressure to withdraw from the race following domestic violence allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. She has accused him of physically abusing her and their young daughter, allegations he has vehemently denied. Despite calls from prominent figures within his own party, including his ex-father-in-law, Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, Miller has consistently stated he will continue his campaign.

Under Ohio election law, the deadline to certify a replacement candidate for the November general election was 4 p.m. on August 10. However, the process required earlier steps that made a timely substitution impossible. The local Republican Party committees in the district's four counties needed to meet to select a replacement nominee. State statute mandates that the chairperson from the most populous county provide at least two days'...