{"id":2639747,"date":"2026-08-03T15:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jane-timken-rules-out-bid-to-replace-max-miller-if-he-withdraws\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:40:28","slug":"jane-timken-rules-out-bid-to-replace-max-miller-if-he-withdraws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jane-timken-rules-out-bid-to-replace-max-miller-if-he-withdraws\/","title":{"rendered":"Jane Timken rules out bid to replace Max Miller if he withdraws"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjane-timken-rules-out-bid-to-replace-max-miller-if-he-withdraws%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2639747&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Ohio State Senator Jane timken has stated she is not interested in running for the U.S. House seat currently held by Rep. Max Miller if he withdraws from his reelection campaign due to allegations of domestic and child abuse.Timken plans to focus on her position in the state senate, having previously run for the Senate in 2022. Despite rumors that she might be considered as a replacement, she made it clear she would not seek the seat. Instead, Madison Sheahan, a former ICE official, may be interested in running if Miller withdraws. Miller has publicly denied the abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and daughter, which have led to widespread criticism, including from bernie Moreno. Miller has announced he intends to continue his campaign, and GOP leaders remain confident in holding the seat, which Trump narrowly won in 2020 and 2024. If Miller withdraws before the Wednesday deadline, a special election will be held to select his replacement; otherwise, the local GOP may choose a candidate before the August 10 deadline.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republican <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ohio\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1141\">Ohio<\/a> state Sen. Jane Timken said she is not interested in running for Rep. Max Miller\u2019s (R-OH) U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/house\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/house\/\">House<\/a> seat if he suspends his reelection campaign ahead of the Wednesday withdrawal deadline over allegations of domestic and child abuse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am not,\u201d Timken wrote in a message to the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cI am running to keep my state senate seat.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4672781\/ohio-elections-jane-timken-wont-run-possible-max-miller-withdrawal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ohio state Sen. Jane Timken rules out bid to replace Max Miller if he withdraws<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4672963\/trump-let-families-sort-out-max-miller-allegations-ohio-elections\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says he\u2019ll \u2018let the families\u2019 sort out Max Miller allegations<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4672650\/ayanna-pressley-trump-administration-supreme-court-gop-fascist-collective-harm\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ayanna Pressley: Trump administration, Supreme Court, and MAGA are \u2018united in their collective harm\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timken, who ran for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\">Senate<\/a> in 2022 in a crowded GOP primary that included now-Vice President JD Vance, is a former GOP state chairwoman. The state senator finished in fifth place in the 2022 GOP primary and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fec.gov\/data\/candidate\/S2OH00360\/?tab=raising\">raised $8,707,815<\/a> during her campaign. Timken ended her bid with only $8,246 cash on hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Timken is not interested in running for Miller\u2019s seat should it open up, former Immigration and Customs Enforcement official Madison Sheahan, who made an unsuccessful bid for the GOP nomination in Ohio\u2019s 9th Congressional District, would be interested, a source familiar with her thinking told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timken\u2019s decision comes after <em>Axios<\/em> reported that Republicans have <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/08\/02\/max-miller-moreno-abuse-allegations\">floated her as a replacement<\/a> if Miller drops out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Miller said on Sunday during a livestream on X that he has no plans to end his reelection campaign ahead of Ohio\u2019s Wednesday deadline to replace candidates on the November ballot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller has been accused of abusing his young daughter and ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-moreno\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11273\">Bernie Moreno<\/a> (R-OH). He has also repeatedly denied the allegations against him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreno on Sunday condemned Miller, saying he \u201cshould not serve in the House of Representatives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake,\u201d Moreno wrote on X. \u201cI believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to Bernie Moreno, Miller posted, \u201cIf my daughter said the same thing to me, I personally wouldn\u2019t wait two years before holding him accountable. You know this isn\u2019t true and the only reason you are speaking out now is to hide from your own media circus. This is all political.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House GOP leadership aides have offered help to Miller\u2019s team and expressed concern over the situation, a source familiar with the matter told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4672540\/what-is-process-replace-max-miller-steps-aside-face-of-abuse-allegations\/\"><strong>WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO REPLACE MAX MILLER IF HE STEPS ASIDE IN THE FACE OF ABUSE ALLEGATIONS?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans are bullish that they will hold the seat, which President<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\"> Donald Trump<\/a> won by 11 points in 2024. Miller won by 15 points, with 51% of the vote, as former Cleveland Mayor and Rep. Dennis Kucinich ran as an independent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Miller withdraws by Wednesday, Republicans can hold a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/special-elections\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4934\">special election<\/a> to replace him on the ballot. If he withdraws after that, but by Aug. 10, the local GOP apparatus could select a replacement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lauren Green contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Timken declines to run if Miller withdraws before deadline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2912,"featured_media":2639748,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP24326840634313-e1785777541992.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6571,83622,57583,4333,5894],"class_list":["post-2639747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-elections","tag-jane-timken","tag-max-miller","tag-ohio","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP24326840634313-e1785777541992.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2912"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2639747"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2639750,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639747\/revisions\/2639750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2639748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2639747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2639747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2639747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}