Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller says he will not withdraw from reelection amid domestic abuse allegations

Ohio Republican state Rep. Max Miller said Sunday that he is not dropping out of his reelection race, defending himself against domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife as a Wednesday deadline approaches for potential changes to the ballot, according to The Washington Times.

In a live video posted on X, Miller pledged to remain in the race and disputed what he characterized as allegations of abuse, the report said. The video came amid increased attention on his candidacy and calls for him to step aside.

The dispute has turned on ballot logistics and timing. The report said a Wednesday deadline would determine whether a replacement candidate could be listed for the election, meaning Miller’s decision whether to stay in the race could affect who voters see on the ballot.

The Washington Times report framed the Wednesday deadline as a key point in the process for substituting a candidate if a sitting officeholder were to withdraw. Miller’s statement on Sunday was presented as an effort to ensure he remains the candidate through that deadline.

Miller’s denial of the allegations, as described by the report, comes alongside the broader political uncertainty created by unresolved accusations. The report did not provide information on any criminal charges, civil proceedings, or court rulings in the account it summarized.

The episode highlights how election administration timelines can collide with personal and legal controversies, particularly when deadlines govern certification and ballot access. If Miller remains in the race past the deadline, the ballot would not be changed through whatever replacement mechanism applies under Ohio election procedures, according to the timing described in the report.

No additional primary documentation, such as court filings or official statements from election administrators, was cited in the available material summarized by The Washington Times.

The next step, based on the timeline described in the report, is the approach of the Wednesday deadline for any ballot replacement. After that date, the practical question for voters will shift from the uncertainty about who qualifies for the ballot to the campaign and legislative record that will appear in the election’s final official lineup.