Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, on Sunday denied the abuse allegations made by his ex-wife. 

"No court or agency has even substantiated any allegation against me," he said live on C. "Every single one of these allegations were already investigated."

Rep. Max Miller: "My former wife has claimed that during a custody exchange at my home that day, I assaulted her…If I had assaulted her, would she have offered to cook me dinner six days later?" pic.twitter.com/1IhkykMWpw

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) August 2, 2026

Miller posted documents on his X account that he said support his statements about the abuse allegations.

Sen. Darline Graham made her first major campaign appearance Saturday, telling Republican voters she never expected to seek elected office but decided to run for a full U.S. Senate term after being encouraged by President Donald Trump.

Her comments were made while speaking before hundreds of Republicans at a candidate forum in Lexington hosted by the South Carolina Republican Party, Republican gubernatorial nominee Alan Wilson, and the River Bluff High School Lexington One Center for Law and Policy Development.

Graham acknowledged her lack of political experience while arguing that her background outside of government will help her tackle the issues facing South Carolinians. 

She said she wants to continue advancing Trump’s agenda in Washington after being appointed to temporarily fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham. 

“I’ve never had any desire to be a politician. I’m here today because I’m answering President Trump’s call to serve. I want to stand up for South Carolina, and I want to fight for President Trump’s agenda," she said.

The special Republican primary has drawn nine candidates, making it one of the most competitive races in South Carolina politics this year. 

Among Graham’s top rivals are U.S. Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, former Gov. Mark Sanford and businessman Mark Lynch. 

According to the Associated Press, Sanford, a former congressman and governor, centered his remarks on fiscal responsibility, warning about growing federal deficits and mounting national debt. 

Norman highlighted key endorsements he has received in the race, including backing from Florida Sen. Rick Scott and Utah Sen. Mike Lee. Norman stressed his support for the SAVE America Act, which is election reform legislation that has been a major priority for President Donald Trump.

Fry elaborated on his upbringing, telling attendees that his family was sustained by “our belief in God, hard work, blue-collar hustle” as he outlined the values that shaped his life and campaign, AP reported.

If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote in the Aug. 11 primary, the top two finishers will advance to an Aug. 25 runoff. 

The Republican nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the Nov. 3 general election. 

Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno released a lengthy statement on Sunday about the abuse allegations his daughter has made against Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller, her ex-husband.

Miller, who is running for reelection, said on Sunday on X that the allegations aren't true. 

Miller said he will release text messages, video doorbell footage and testimony to show he's innocent.

"I'm not getting out of this race, and I'm winning in November," Miller said. 

Moreno released a statement on X after Miller's video went live:

As a father and husband, I can tell you the last two years have been pure hell for my wife Bridget, our daughter Emily, me, and our entire family in the aftermath of Emily's divorce.

It has been horrific to watch this play out in full public view, all while knowing an innocent two-year-old girl is caught in the middle. Our priority has always been protecting our daughter and our granddaughter. Out of concern for the safety of my family, I hoped to keep this matter private but Max Miller’s increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior has made that impossible.

As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.

If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives. I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake. I believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does.

I ran for office because I wanted to make a difference for the country that gave me every opportunity to succeed, and to leave this nation better for my children and grandchildren. That sacrifice has been especially hard on my wife Bridget, whose big heart and steady support have never wavered. I owe it to her, to Emily, and to my granddaughter to speak the truth now.