Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller is denying domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife after public scrutiny grows over his reelection bid and potential impact on other Republicans. Multiple outlets report that Miller addresses the claims by pushing back publicly, including through a livestream on X, while he faces calls from within the GOP to step aside or for formal review.

The allegations center on accusations that Miller abused his ex-wife and their young daughter. ABC News, CBS News, and The New York Times report that Miller denies the allegations and frames the dispute as part of a broader family conflict. Forbes and other coverage also notes the allegations are tied to a custody battle involving his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. Democrats, per CBS News, call for an ethics investigation, while the Washington Post reports that Speaker Mike Johnson says the ethics committee should carry out an investigation.

Outlets differ primarily in emphasis: some focus on the mounting pressure from Republicans to withdraw from the race (RealClearPolitics, Newsweek, and others), while others concentrate on Miller’s denials and how the allegations affect party concerns about the seat (The New York Times, Fox News, CBS News).