Max Miller Loses Re-election Due to Abuse Allegations

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1. 4 Nov

   Beyond Miller’s ex-wife, Stephanie Grisham also said she was assaulted by someone she worked with during the first Trump Administration.

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• 4 Nov Trump-backed Max Miller loses re-election bid after ex-wife and two-year-old daughter 'abuse' claims tanked his raceMax Miller, a Republican congressman backed by former President Donald Trump, lost his re-election bid in Ohio's 7th District to Democrat Brian Poindexter on November 7, 2024, with 45.7% of the vote compared to Poindexter’s 54.6%. The race was notably affected after the Daily Mail published allegations from Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who accused him of domestic abuse, including scalding her with hot water and…Daily Mail
• 4 Nov Democrat Brian Poindexter Defeats Rep. Max Miller, Who Faces Domestic Abuse AllegationsBrian Poindexter defeated Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's seventh congressional district race after allegations of domestic abuse against Miller dominated the campaign. The AP declared Poindexter the winner shortly before 1:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Allegations from Miller’s ex-wife and former girlfriend, which he denies, led to increased Democratic support for Poindexter despite Trump winning the district by 11 points in…Time
• 4 Nov Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller loses reelection in OhioMax Miller, an embattled Republican representative from Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, lost his reelection bid to Democrat Brian Poindexter due to allegations of domestic abuse and pressure from fellow Republicans to resign. The race shifted from solidly Republican to a toss-up after the House Ethics Committee began reviewing the allegations against Miller in August. Despite raising $145,000 in campaign funds…CBS News
• 4 Nov GOP Rep. Max Miller loses re-election in Ohio following abuse allegations from his ex-wifeRep. Max Miller lost his re-election bid in Ohio to Democrat Brian Poindexter after allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife became a central issue. The race took place in a district that President Donald Trump would have won by 11 points in the previous election cycle. Allegations surfaced when Stephanie Grisham, a former White House press secretary and Miller’s past romantic partner, accused him of physical…NBC News
• 4 Nov GOP Rep. Max Miller ousted in Ohio after nasty custody battle with senator’s daughter took over campaignRepublican Rep. Max Miller lost his re-election bid in Ohio's northeastern district to Bernie Sanders-backed challenger Brian Poindexter on Tuesday. Miller faced a public custody battle with his estranged wife Emily Moreno, who accused him of abuse and erratic behavior, leading Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) to urge Miller to drop out of the race. The final vote count showed Poindexter ahead 54% to 46%.New York Post
• 4 Nov Embattled Rep. Max Miller Concedes in OhioRep. Max Miller conceded defeat in Ohio's 7th district race on November 8 after facing serious allegations involving assault and violence against women. With 80 percent of votes counted, Democrat Brian Poindexter led Miller by eight percentage points. The campaign was marred by personal controversies including an accusation that Miller held a gun to his ex-wife Emily Moreno’s head and threw boiling water at her…Mother Jones
• 4 Nov Brian Poindexter defeats scandal-plagued Max MillerBrian Poindexter defeated Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's 7th Congressional District, with 54.1% of the vote to Miller’s 45.9%, after a campaign marred by domestic abuse and substance misuse allegations against Miller. The race shifted from likely Republican to toss-up status due to these scandals, despite Miller winning re-election in 2024 by 15 percentage points. Both candidates addressed economic concerns and President…Washington Examiner

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