Democratic super PAC adds $6 million to Ohio ads targeting Rep. Max Miller
The House Majority PAC announced an extra $6 million spend on television ads in Ohio’s 7th district as it seeks to oust Rep. Max Miller amid abuse accusations.
House Majority PAC disclosed a fresh $6 million advertising push focused on Cleveland and surrounding areas of Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Rep. Max Miller faces a House Ethics Committee investigation and accusations of abusing his ex-wife and daughter. The infusion raises the super PAC’s total spending in the contest to over $7 million as Democrats view the seat as winnable. Miller, a second-term Republican, has declined to exit the race despite criticism from Ohio GOP leaders, including Senator Bernie Moreno and Senator Jon Husted.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has elevated the district to a priority race, and the Cook Political Report now rates it a toss-up. Polling released on Aug. 6 shows Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter ahead by 14 points, up from a 5-point margin the week before. House Majority PAC President Mike Smith said the group is committed to ensuring Miller’s defeat and to helping Democrats regain control of the House.
Why it matters
The spending surge could tip a closely watched House race, influencing the balance of power in Congress.
How this story developed
- Jul 28 Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico accused of violating state voting residency rules
- Aug 5 A July poll shows Talarico at 45% and Paxton at 40% in the Senate race.
- Aug 10 Republican Rep. Max Miller has remained on the ballot for Ohio’s 7th District after the certification deadline passed, even as his ex-wife accuses him of severe abuse.
- Aug 11 Miller filed paperwork to initiate a House Ethics Committee investigation of himself.
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