The controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) continues after the incumbent faces allegations of abuse ahead of November's midterm election.
In the latest development, local GOP organizers were reportedly forced to call off a planned rally amid reports of threats.
As Breitbart reported:
The Strongsville GOP canceled a "Pass the SAVE America Act Rally" featuring Miller and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), which had been set for Monday evening at The Barn at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. Strongsville GOP Chair Shannon Burns announced the cancellation in a Friday email, citing threats.
"After consultation with law enforcement and the venue, the number and nature of the threats received have made the event untenable," Burns wrote. "We cannot responsibly expose our guests, attendees, volunteers, venue staff, or law enforcement officers to an unacceptable safety risk."
The scrapped rally landed as the clock ran down on Miller's candidacy. Ohio election officials say Miller has until Monday to withdraw and let the party name a replacement on the November ballot. To make that work, he would have to formally withdraw by Saturday, giving the required 48-hour notice for a meeting of the Republican Party chairs from the four counties in his district.
Strongsville, Ohio GOP cancels event next week with Congressman Max Miller, citing security concerns.
— Morgan Trau (@MorganTrau) August 7, 2026
"They have every right to oppose Congressman Miller... But their political allies have chosen something far darker: intimidation and threats."@WEWS @WCPO @OhioCapJournal pic.twitter.com/UKff8TyoMv
Here are some of the latest developments in the political saga:
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) confirmed to Spectrum News on Friday that he is still not dropping out of the race for Ohio’s 7th congressional district
— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) August 8, 2026
Deadline to dropout is early next week
“I am in this for the long haul. My team and I have already accomplished so much in the Ohio… pic.twitter.com/Z1lIWz4mOD
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Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) confirmed to Spectrum News on Friday that he is still not dropping out of the race for Ohio's 7th congressional district
Deadline to dropout is early next week
"I am in this for the long haul. My team and I have already accomplished so much in the Ohio 7th district and it is my intention to continue that work."
"I know there are some people that are concerned about my ability to win this race right now, but I don't share that."
"I am invested in this election in every way and I will invest the resources into my campaign to win. We are here to win."
His persistence has drawn a mixed reaction, including some support despite polling that reflects the toll of the ongoing scandal:
Max, you keep going, you will win.
— Sue (Susie) Mince 🇺🇸 🇮🇱🟦 (@Sue5955) August 7, 2026
As The Hill reported:
In a new co/efficient polling memo, Brook Park City Council member Democrat Brian Poindexter is now leading Miller by 14 points as opposed to a survey from last week that showed the margin between the candidates at 5 points.
The poll added that because of what voters have seen, read or heard about Miller, 48 percent are less likely to support him, with Republicans 37 percent less likely to support the GOP candidate.
Among Republicans, only 11 percent are more likely to support him, and of all voters, 9 percent are more likely to support him.
The rapid margin change is attributed to a public and ongoing battle between the congressman and his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). Miller has repeatedly denied allegations from Moreno that he threw scalding hot water at her, pointed a gun at her head and broke their daughter's collarbone.
Here's what House Speaker Mike Johnson had to say on the matter this week:
Mike Johnson defends Max Miller despite horrible abuse allegations: "We don't take disciplinary action against members for allegations. It's in his own words 'a nasty divorce proceeding' ... he thinks it's a hit job on him." pic.twitter.com/pCCsjbPQ4S
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2026
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