Democrat Brian Poindexter mounts challenge to Ohio Rep. Max Miller
The Republican congressman faces domestic violence allegations, yet several GOP voters in his district say they still back him.
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What happened
Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter is challenging Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio as Miller tries to keep his seat amid domestic violence allegations. Several Republican voters in the solidly GOP district told USA Today they still support Miller. Some voters, including Janie Grosjean, said they were torn about how to vote.
Why it matters
The allegations have upended a solidly Republican district, turning Miller's reelection into a tough fight.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 5:01 AM ET: Republican voters in Ohio's solidly GOP district stand by Miller despite domestic violence allegations against him.
- Oct 19, 6:59 AM ET: Democratic ironworker Brian Poindexter enters the race to challenge Miller as he fights to hold his seat.
- Oct 19, 9:38 AM ET: Janie Grosjean says she was torn about whether to vote for Miller this year.
Coverage
- Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the congressman fights to hold seat (Spectrum News)
- Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims (AP)
- In Ohio, a solidly GOP district is upended by domestic violence allegations (USA Today)
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