{"id":2642851,"date":"2026-08-10T20:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cook-political-report-shifts-embattled-max-millers-ohio-seat-to-toss-up\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:25:46","slug":"cook-political-report-shifts-embattled-max-millers-ohio-seat-to-toss-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cook-political-report-shifts-embattled-max-millers-ohio-seat-to-toss-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook Political Report shifts embattled Max Miller&#8217;s Ohio seat to &#8216;toss up&#8217;"},"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%2Fcook-political-report-shifts-embattled-max-millers-ohio-seat-to-toss-up%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=2642851&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>The Cook Political report has shifted Rep. Max MillerS Ohio seat from \u201clikely Republican\u201d to \u201ctoss-up\u201d amid increasing scrutiny over domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife. Miller faces pressure from his own party to withdraw after accusations of physical abuse, drug use, and violent behavior, which could jeopardize his re-election prospects in a district that is typically favorable to Republicans but vulnerable in a Democrat-leaning year. Despite widespread calls from Ohio senators and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation, Miller has refused to step down, citing support from constituents and party leaders. Recent polls show Miller losing ground significantly to Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter, with a notable increase in the polling gap. The allegations are believed to have damaged his support both locally and nationally, impacting his campaign in a crucial swing district. Nonetheless, Miller remains confident about his chances, citing his fundraising strength and backing from party leadership.  <\/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\">The Cook Political Report shifted Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/max-miller\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"23343\">Max Miller<\/a>\u2018s (R-OH) seat from \u201clikely Republican\u201d to \u201ctoss up\u201d over increasing pressure around domestic abuse allegations leveled by his ex-wife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller is under intense pressure from within his own party to drop out of the race after his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, 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), accused him of the physical abuse of her and their daughter and of illegal drug use. Both Ohio senators have called on Miller to drop out, and he\u2019s under a House Ethics Committee investigation. Despite this, Miller has refused to drop out, holding out past the Monday deadline for Ohio Republicans to nominate a new candidate. This stubbornness could cost Republicans another seat, as the Cook Political Report has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/analysis\/house\/ohio-house\/ohio-rep-max-millers-district-moves-likely-republican-toss\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/analysis\/house\/ohio-house\/ohio-rep-max-millers-district-moves-likely-republican-toss\">shifted<\/a> the race to a toss-up over the scandal.<\/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\/4682147\/cook-political-report-max-miller-toss-up\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Cook Political Report shifts embattled Max Miller\u2019s Ohio seat to \u2018toss up\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4681053\/max-miller-stays-in-race-deadline-passes\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Facing domestic violence allegations, Max Miller is locked in for reelection bid<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4681715\/trump-jihadists-elected-democratic-primaries\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says \u2018jihadists\u2019 are being elected in Democratic primaries<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe serious nature of the allegations \u2014 he\u2019s been accused of throwing hot water at his wife, holding a gun to her head and fracturing his two-year-old daughter\u2019s collarbone \u2014 make it much more difficult for Miller to hold his northeast Ohio seat, which typically favors Republicans but is a light enough shade of red to be competitive in a Democratic wave year,\u201d the Cook Political Report wrote in an update.<\/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\">It noted that allegations of misconduct or abuse against women leveled against candidates in competitive districts this election cycle have sunk several other campaigns, including Graham Platner, Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and former Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent polling has Miller being crushed by his Democratic rival, Brian Poindexter, in the general election. A recent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShaneGoldmacher\/status\/2085444495479337152?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShaneGoldmacher\/status\/2085444495479337152?s=20\">co\/efficient poll <\/a>gave Poindexter a 14-point lead over Miller, jumping from a 4-point lead the week before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678478\/max-miller-support-crumbles-ohio-washington-abuse-allegations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4678478\">MAX MILLER\u2019S SUPPORT CRUMBLES BACK HOME AND IN WASHINGTON OVER ABUSE ALLEGATIONS<\/a><\/strong><\/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\">Despite this, Miller has publicly remained confident in his chances of winning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat you\u2019re going to see here, Jake, is that I am going to be successful this November because my constituents know who I am, and they also know who my ex-father-in-law is, and they also know who my ex-wife is, and that\u2019s why you\u2019ve seen people aren\u2019t running from me,\u201d he told CNN\u2019s Jake Tapper in an interview last week. \u201cMy numbers in fundraising are strong. You know, Speaker Mike Johnson, everyone else, they\u2019re standing behind me. No one has told me to get off the ballot, and that\u2019s because they know I can win this seat.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\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<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cook shifts Max Miller\u2019s seat to toss-up amid abuse allegations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2642853,"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\/max-miller-toss-up.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[34439,83953,57583,4333,5894],"class_list":["post-2642851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-cook-political-report","tag-election-shift","tag-max-miller","tag-ohio","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/max-miller-toss-up.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2642851","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\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2642851"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2642851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2642855,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2642851\/revisions\/2642855"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2642853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2642851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2642851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2642851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}