Overview
- Miller confirmed he will stay in the race after the practical withdrawal window closed on Saturday, effectively keeping his name on the November ballot for Ohio’s 7th District.
- The U.S. House Ethics Committee has opened a formal review of allegations of domestic abuse and related matters after Miller requested an inquiry into himself.
- Republican pressure rose sharply before the deadline with calls from figures including President Trump and several GOP senators for Miller to step aside but party leaders were unable to force a replacement in time.
- Miller released a large trove of documents to defend himself that included his young daughter’s identifying information and his lawyer later apologized for failing to redact sensitive material.
- Ohio election rules require local party officials to give two days’ notice before a meeting to certify a replacement so the missed timing means Republicans have no clear path to name a substitute nominee before certification deadlines, making the seat a target for Democrats this fall.