Ohio GOP Representative Max Miller Faces Growing Calls for Resignation Amid Abuse Allegations
Republican lawmakers are urging Rep. Max Miller to quit his re-election campaign after his ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse, which Miller denies while a House Ethics investigation proceeds.
Republican members of Congress and Ohio party officials are increasingly urging Rep. Max Miller to withdraw from his re-election bid and resign from the House after his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, filed court documents alleging physical abuse, including threats with a gun and assault. Miller has denied the accusations, stating he has "absolutely nothing to hide" and has asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate the claims.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, whose daughter is the accuser, publicly called Miller a danger to his family, while several GOP senators, including Tim Sheehy, Jon Husted, Katie Britt, Roger Marshall and others, have said Miller should step aside. Husted said any member of Congress involved in domestic abuse should resign and expressed support for the ethics investigation. Sheehy described Miller as a "degenerate sociopath" and warned that keeping him in the race could jeopardize the seat.
Miller's legal team has filed a defamation suit against Moreno, which her lawyers are seeking to dismiss. A spokesperson for Ohio's secretary of state indicated that the deadline to replace a candidate is Monday, with county party chairs responsible for selecting a replacement.
While Miller's office declined comment, his campaign posted documents and messages attempting to refute the allegations, including a livestream where he questioned the credibility of his ex-wife's claims. The controversy has drawn condemnation from Democrats and prompted calls from multiple Republican leaders for Miller to resign, citing concerns about character and the impact on the party's standing.