Ohio Rep Max Miller Denies Abuse Claims, Remains in Race

Ohio Representative Max Miller publicly denied allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife during a livestream on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and vowed to remain in his reelection campaign. His statements prompted a swift and forceful public response from his former father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, who called for Miller to leave Congress, citing serious concerns for the safety of his daughter and granddaughter.

In his livestream, Miller categorically denied all allegations, stating that no court or agency had substantiated the claims against him. He characterized his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, as engaging in a pattern of reporting serious allegations without evidence and suggested her documented mental health challenges were a factor. Miller announced he was releasing a collection of files, including court documents and communications, through a public Dropbox folder to support his innocence. He emphatically stated he would not withdraw from the race for Ohio's 7th Congressional District, saying he was winning in November.

Shortly afterward, Senator Moreno issued a lengthy statement on the same platform, describing the last two years as "pure hell" for his family following...