Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, is facing increasing calls from fellow Republicans to resign from his position and withdraw from his re-election campaign due to allegations of abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller has denied these allegations, which gained national attention after he addressed them during a livestream on August 6, 2026. Following his comments, Moreno's father, Senator Bernie Moreno, publicly criticized Miller, stating that he poses a danger to his daughter and granddaughter.
Miller has vowed to continue his campaign despite the allegations, which include accusations of holding a gun to Moreno's head and other forms of physical abuse, as detailed in court documents. He has not been charged with any crimes related to these allegations and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno following a report by the Daily Mail. Moreno's legal team is seeking to dismiss this lawsuit.
On August 6, Miller requested an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into the allegations, asserting that he has nothing to hide. He presented documents during his livestream that he claims support his position. Moreno's spokesperson criticized Miller's comments as an attempt to salvage his political career, asserting that there is substantial evidence of his past violent behavior.
The situation has drawn responses from various Republican officials. Senator Tim Sheehy condemned Miller's actions, suggesting that his behavior could jeopardize the party's chances in upcoming elections. Other Republicans, including Senator Jon Husted, have stated that any member of Congress involved in domestic abuse should resign, while Senator Katie Britt expressed her support for Moreno and her family.
As the deadline for replacing candidates approaches, the Ohio Secretary of State's office indicated that the county party chairs would select a replacement if Miller were to step down.