Key facts
- White House officials reportedly intervened to prevent efforts to remove Max Miller from the ballot.
- Miller faces Democrat Brian Poindexter in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
- Republicans are concerned about the financial and electoral impact of Miller remaining on the ballot.
- The Republican National Committee indicated they would likely continue to support Miller's reelection bid.
White House officials reportedly intervened in the final days to prevent efforts aimed at removing Republican congressional candidate Max Miller from the ballot amid allegations of domestic abuse. The allegations could impact Miller's competitive race against Democrat Brian Poindexter in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
Poindexter stated that if the accusations against Miller are proven true, he should be in prison, not Congress, and expressed regret that Miller is prolonging the ordeal. Poindexter reiterated his focus on fighting for working people in the district.