Max Miller Says He'll Lend $1 Million To His Campaign Despite Calls For Him Exit Race
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, plans to lend $1 million to his re-election campaign, defying calls from fellow GOP lawmakers to resign amid domestic abuse allegations. Recent polls show his support declining significantly due to increased awareness of the accusations, placing him 14 points behind his Democratic rival.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of personal conduct allegations on political campaigns and how candidates respond to pressure, potentially influencing the outcome of a key congressional race and setting a precedent for political accountability.
Topline Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, is set to pour $1 million into his re-election campaign, the Wall Street Journal reported , while rejecting growing calls from other GOP lawmakers to drop out and resign from Congress amid domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife.
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, told the Journal has he will lend $1 million to his own campaign. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press All Rights Reserved Key Facts Miller told the Journal that he plans to lend $1 million to his campaign in two installments of $500,000 and added that he was “invested in this election in every way” and would pour all the resources needed to win.
The report notes that the loan to his own campaign will give Miller a financial edge over Democratic rival Brook Park city councilman Brian Poindexter in the race for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.
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