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Cook Political Report shifts embattled Max Miller's Ohio seat to 'toss up'

The Cook Political Report shifted Rep. Max Miller‘s (R-OH) seat from “likely Republican” to “toss up” over increasing pressure around domestic abuse allegations leveled by his ex-wife.

Cook Political Report shifts embattled Max Miller's Ohio seat to 'toss up'

TL;DR

  • Rep. Max Miller's Ohio seat reclassified from 'likely Republican' to 'toss up'.
  • Allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
  • Ohio senators have urged Miller to drop out of the race.
  • Miller is also under a House Ethics Committee investigation.
  • Miller has refused to withdraw from the race despite deadlines.
  • Allegations include throwing hot water at his wife, holding a gun to her head, and fracturing his daughter's collarbone.
  • The seat is in northeast Ohio and is competitive in a Democratic wave year.