Brian Poindexter Ousts Max Miller

What happened

Updated 1:53am ET

Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, and Miller conceded his bid for a third term.
Poindexter, a union ironworker and Brook Park city council member, flipped a district President Donald Trump won by 11 points in 2024.
Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of abusing her and their young daughter, allegations he denies.
Miller stayed in the race despite calls from fellow Republicans to step aside, including Moreno’s father, Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno.
The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use against Miller but has not released any findings.

How the left told it

Left-leaning outlets framed the result as a Democratic breakthrough in Republican territory after abuse allegations dominated Miller’s campaign. The New York Times described a seat that had “appeared out of reach,” while HuffPost called the result a “major pickup” and highlighted Poindexter’s cost-of-living and health care platform.

How the right told it

Right-leaning outlets also framed Miller’s defeat around abuse allegations and the family dispute that overtook his campaign. The New York Post highlighted a “nasty public custody battle” and identified Poindexter as Bernie Sanders-backed; the Daily Mail emphasized Miller’s isolation within his party and his denials of all allegations.