Domestic abuse allegations against incumbent Republican Max Miller from his ex-wife have sharply eroded his support in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, shifting the seat from a prior Republican stronghold to a toss-up ahead of the November 2026 general election. Miller has remained on the ballot despite calls from fellow Republicans to withdraw before deadlines passed, and recent attack ads highlighting a restraining order and related claims have sustained negative attention. Democrat Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker who won a crowded primary, has capitalized by emphasizing affordability, workers’ rights, and his blue-collar background, with polls showing him ahead or statistically tied. Forecasters including Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rate the race competitive, reflecting trader consensus on Poindexter’s current advantage.