{"id":2653105,"date":"2026-09-01T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/max-miller-sidesteps-reelection-questions-in-return-to-capitol-hill\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:16:16","slug":"max-miller-sidesteps-reelection-questions-in-return-to-capitol-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/max-miller-sidesteps-reelection-questions-in-return-to-capitol-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Miller sidesteps reelection questions in return to Capitol Hill"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fmax-miller-sidesteps-reelection-questions-in-return-to-capitol-hill%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=2653105&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>Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) avoided answering questions about his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-primary-tests-cory-millss-political-future\/\" title=\"Florida primary tests Cory Mills&#039;s political future\">reelection bid amid allegations<\/a> of domestic violence and child abuse made by his ex-wife,Emily Moreno. Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill after a month-long recess, and Miller was questioned about concerns over his campaign and potential stepping down but deflected, highlighting campaign efforts like funding for his district and support for Ukraine. Despite the allegations and a damaging poll showing his race as a toss-up, House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Miller, citing personal issues and ongoing House Ethics investigations. Miller\u2019s seat has been identified as highly competitive, wiht Democratic candidate Brian Poindexter gaining notable ground in polls, highlighting the uncertain future of his congressional seat.  <\/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\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/max-miller\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"23343\">Rep. Max Miller <\/a>(R-OH) dodged a series of rapid-fire questions Tuesday afternoon about his reelection effort as lawmakers returned to Washington for the first time since facing increased scrutiny due to allegations of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/domestic-violence\/\">domestic violence<\/a> and child abuse that have roiled his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/campaign\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"801\">campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawmakers returned to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2382\">Capitol Hill<\/a> on Monday from their monthlong August recess, and Miller was asked Tuesday if he was concerned about his race and stepping down amid the allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.<\/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\/4708207\/max-miller-sidesteps-reelection-questions\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Max Miller sidesteps reelection questions in return to Capitol Hill<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a 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<\/div>\n<h3>The 21 seats Mike Johnson says will decide the House majority<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ohio <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"926\">Republican<\/a> responded by rattling off a few campaign talking points.<\/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\">\u201cDid you guys know that we delivered 18 million [dollars] to the district this year for our constituents?\u201d Miller responded when reporters approached him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAre you concerned about losing your race because of these allegations?\u201d a reporter followed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller ignored the question and responded, \u201cDid you guys know I\u2019m very proud to support Ukraine for our district and represent the largest Ukrainian constituency amongst any one Republican?\u201d before heading inside to cast a vote on a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >short-term government funding deal<\/a>.<\/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\">Another reporter tried to ask whether Miller was worried that, by remaining on the ballot, he endangered Republicans\u2019 chances of holding the majority, but he did not answer and entered the Capitol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller\u2019s deflection comes as he is under intense scrutiny in a bitter and public legal battle with his ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-moreno\/\">Bernie Moreno<\/a> (R-OH). The <em>New York Times<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/07\/28\/us\/politics\/domestic-abuse-allegations-ohio-house-race.html\">reported<\/a> that she alleged Miller \u201cscalded her chest and stomach by throwing hot water from a skillet at her body; held a gun to her head; pushed her against a wall and hit her head; and fractured their daughter\u2019s collarbone and bruised her shoulder.\u201d Miller has denied the allegations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the allegations, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4707063\/mike-johnson-backs-max-miller-reelection-bid-despite-allegations\/\">stood firmly behind Miller<\/a> on Monday afternoon.<\/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\">When asked if he supported Miller, the speaker said \u201cyes,\u201d adding that Miller has been a \u201cgreat member of Congress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe has some issues in his personal life he\u2019s working through,\u201d Johnson said, also noting that the House Ethics Committee is conducting an investigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4707920\/21-seats-mike-johnson-decide-house-majority\/\">THE 21 SEATS MIKE JOHNSON SAYS WILL DECIDE THE HOUSE MAJORITY <\/a><\/strong><\/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\">Miller\u2019s seat was moved to a toss-up by the nonpartisan\u00a0Cook Political Report, as the Democratic candidate, union ironworker Brian Poindexter, recently polled 8 points ahead of Miller, 54%-46%, despite President Donald Trump winning the Cleveland-area seat by 11 percentage points in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poindexter featured his three daughters in his first <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/campaign\/\">campaign<\/a> advertisement for the general election, taking a subtle dig at Miller. The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bpforcongress\/status\/2094741355440349501\">one-minute television spot<\/a> includes Poindexter\u2019s daughters praising their father for his work ethic and dedication to their family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Max Miller avoids questions on reelection amid allegations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2653106,"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\/2024\/11\/Max-Miller-vv7v.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[57583,5894,8313],"class_list":["post-2653105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-max-miller","tag-politics","tag-reelection"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Max-Miller-vv7v.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653105","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\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2653105"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2653109,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653105\/revisions\/2653109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2653106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2653105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2653105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2653105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}