Trump-backed Max Miller loses re-election bid after 'abuse' claims
The Daily Mail broke the story of Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accusing him in court filings of scalding her with hot water, holding a gun to her head, and hitting her. He denies the claims.
TL;DR
- Republican Congressman Max Miller lost Ohio's 7th District to Democrat Brian Poindexter.
- The election outcome followed abuse allegations made by Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and former partner Stephanie Grisham.
- Miller denies all allegations and has sued both women for defamation.
- Despite Trump's endorsement, Miller faced pressure to withdraw and was isolated within his party.
- Poindexter, a union ironworker, won with 54.6 percent of the vote.
- Miller had previously run ads accusing Poindexter of drug possession and assault.