Max
Miller
Republican incumbent Max Miller represents Ohio's 7th Congressional District and is seeking re-election in November 2026.
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Background
Max Miller is the Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio's 7th Congressional District, serving his second term in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). He resides in Bay Village, Ohio, and is a lifelong Ohio resident who graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 2007 and earned a B.A. from Cleveland State University in 2013. 123
Before entering Congress, Miller worked on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and served on the Trump White House staff from 2017 to 2021, holding roles as Director of Presidential Advance and senior adviser. He also served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 2013 to 2019. 23
Miller was first elected to the U.S. House in 2022, with no prior elected office on record before that race. In Congress, he serves on the House Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs committees. 13
Miller is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District. 714
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative, Ohio's 7th Congressional District
- Website
- votemaxmiller.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsHouse Majority PAC announces ~$6 million in new ad spending in Cleveland area for Poindexter
The Associated Press reported that House Majority PAC planned to add about $6 million in Cleveland-area ad reservations, bringing its planned total there to roughly $7 million. The DCCC also added Poindexter to its priority-candidate list.
Wire · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsPoindexter's campaign reported to have raised over $2.4 million in the preceding quarter
The New York Times reported that Poindexter's campaign raised more than $2.4 million in the preceding quarter, citing a source familiar with figures not yet publicly filed, dramatically narrowing the fundraising gap with Miller.
As Race Tightens, Republicans Resume Tepid Support For ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMiller publishes op-ed outlining 'prosperity' agenda for Ohio's 7th District
Miller wrote an opinion piece in the Akron Beacon Journal describing his vision of 'less government overreach' and 'more money in your paychecks,' and promoted his Trusted Importer and Competitive Manufacturing Act.
Rep. Max Miller wants to bring ‘prosperity' to 7th District · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsRepublican groups renew support for Miller; Congressional Leadership Fund commits ~$5 million
Despite the controversy, Republican groups put substantial money behind Miller. The Congressional Leadership Fund reportedly invested about $5 million, signaling continued party support as the race tightened.
Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.7.26: Max Miller picks up ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 5pollTavern Research poll shows Poindexter leading Miller 54–46 among likely voters
A Tavern Research survey of 560 likely voters conducted Aug. 4–5 showed Democrat Brian Poindexter leading Miller 54% to 46%. This was a single poll, not a polling average.
Brian Poindexter Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 5newsHouse Ethics Committee opens investigation into Miller over abuse and drug-use allegations
The House Ethics Committee opened a formal investigation, saying it was reviewing allegations of domestic violence or abuse and possible illegal drug use. The committee cautioned that opening an investigation 'does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.'
Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave Congress amid abuse allegations. In April he said three colleagues facing ethics cases should be removed immediately. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingMiller requests an ethics inquiry into himself over abuse allegations
Miller sought a House Ethics Committee investigation into himself, saying he had 'absolutely nothing to hide' and would provide documents to cooperate with any review.
Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave Congress amid abuse allegations. In April he said three colleagues facing ethics cases should be removed immediately. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 2newsMiller announces he will stay in the race despite abuse allegations
In a livestream, Miller said 'I will never, ever, ever let my baby girl see her dad walk away as a quitter' and 'I will continue to finish.' He acknowledged the allegations were 'enough to convict me in the court of opinion' but refused to withdraw.
Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave Congress amid abuse allegations. In April he said three colleagues facing ethics cases should be removed immediately. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1newsOhio Sen. Moreno and Sen. Husted call on Miller to step aside and resign
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller's former father-in-law, called on him to leave the race and resign following the abuse allegations. Sen. Jon Husted also urged Miller to step aside. Miller remained a candidate.
Trump doesn't call for Ohio Congressman Max Miller to resign · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1filingRepublican deadline to replace Miller on ballot passes; he remains the nominee
The deadline for Ohio Republicans to replace Miller on the general-election ballot passed without action, locking him in as the Republican nominee for Ohio's 7th District despite the controversy.
Can Democrats flip Ohio's 7th Congressional District ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1newsCook Political Report shifts OH-07 to 'toss-up' after allegations against Miller surface
Cook Political Report moved the Ohio 7th District race from solidly Republican to 'toss-up' after allegations involving Miller became public, dramatically elevating the race's competitiveness.
Can Democrats flip Ohio's 7th Congressional District ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1filingBrian Poindexter wins Democratic primary to face Miller in November
Poindexter secured the Democratic nomination in the May primary, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
Ohio 7th District 2026: Poindexter quits council to focus on race with Max Miller · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1endorsementTrump endorses Max Miller's re-election bid for Ohio's 7th District
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Max Miller for re-election, calling him 'a fantastic champion for the great people of Ohio's 7th Congressional District.' The endorsement was reported in October 2026 coverage.
Ohio House candidates racing for working-class vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Republican Jewish Coalition PAC organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA PVF) organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile; marked with an asterisk indicating the endorsement came after iVoterGuide's evaluation deadline. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile; marked with an asterisk indicating the endorsement came after iVoterGuide's evaluation deadline. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Club for Growth organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Veterans For America First organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- ACT Ohio (Affiliated Construction Trades) organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile; marked with an asterisk indicating the endorsement came after iVoterGuide's evaluation deadline. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Madison Project organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Ohio Right to Life PAC organizationListed among Miller's endorsers on iVoterGuide 2026 general-election profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Rep. Lisa McClain (House Republican Conference Chair) officialPublicly stated she supported Miller in an October 2026 interview while discussing allegations against him; described as a statement of support rather than a separately announced formal endorsement. ground.news · Oct 12, 2026
- IUOE Local 18 unionMiller announced the endorsement on July 27, 2026, thanking the union for its support. x.com · Jul 27, 2026
- Ohio Conference of Teamsters unionEndorsed Miller on July 10, 2026, as part of a bipartisan slate of Ohio congressional candidates. The union cited commitment to workers' rights and advancing the Faster Labor Contracts Act. teamster.org · Jul 10, 2026
- President Donald Trump officialTrump endorsed Miller in May 2026 with a Truth Social post: "Max Miller has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!" Exact date of the post not established by sources. nytimes.com · May 1, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.14M
- Spent
- $938K
- Cash on hand
- $1.38M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH16051(opens in a new tab)
Sources 23
- [1] Top House Republican backs Max Miller: 'I support ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Wire(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [3] Ohio House candidates racing for working-class vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] As Race Tightens, Republicans Resume Tepid Support For ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Issues - Max Miller For Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Rep. Max Miller wants to bring ‘prosperity' to 7th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.7.26: Max Miller picks up ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [8] Brian Poindexter Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [9] Max Miller (R) – OH-07 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [10] Ohio 7th District 2026: Poindexter quits council to focus on race with Max Miller(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [11] Can Democrats flip Ohio's 7th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [12] Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave Congress amid abuse allegations. In April he said three colleagues facing ethics cases should be removed immediately.(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [13] Home(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [14] 7th district candidates talk tariffs, health care and abortion(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [15] Trump doesn't call for Ohio Congressman Max Miller to resign(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [16] Voter Guide Profile for OH U.S. Rep., Dist. 7 candidate - Max Miller(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [17] Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump's Warning and Pushes Ahead ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [18] Max Miller on X(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [19] Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
- [20] H.R. 8662 (IH) - BILLS-119hr8662ih | Content Details - GovInfo(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
- [21] U.S. Congressman Max Miller's Statement on the House's ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 11, 2024
- [22] Immigration & Border - Congressman Max Miller(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2024
- [23] U.S. Congressman Max Miller's Statement on the National ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2024