Key facts
- Ohio Rep. Max Miller will remain in his House race.
- Miller denies domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife.
- Miller has sued his ex-wife and her lawyer for defamation.
- Miller's ex-wife's lawyer filed a restraining order against him.
- Miller stated he will not drop out of the race and plans to win in November.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller has pledged to remain in his race for re-election, defending himself against allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the claims, stating they are baseless and made without evidence, and has sued Moreno and her lawyer for defamation. Moreno's lawyer also filed a restraining order against Miller. Miller, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, described the allegations as part of a pattern of "incredible, serious, and destructive" claims made without proof. Democrats have called for Miller's resignation and a congressional ethics investigation, seeing a new opportunity in his northeast Ohio congressional seat. This situation follows similar recent events, including Maine Democrat Graham Platner withdrawing from his Senate race due to sexual assault allegations, and Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigning from Congress amid scandals.