House Majority PAC Boosts Campaign Advertising in Cleveland Amid Controversy
A super PAC associated with House Democrats is planning to boost its campaign advertising reservations in Cleveland, Ohio, by approximately $6 million in response to Republican Rep. Max Miller's decision to continue his reelection bid despite allegations of abuse by his ex-wife. The House Majority PAC's move is set to increase its campaign advertising in the Cleveland area to around $7 million, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press.
Miller's determination to stay in the race despite calls from his own party to step aside has also led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to elevate Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter to its list of priority candidates. The House Ethics Committee recently launched an investigation into the domestic abuse allegations against Miller, who spoke with former President Trump last week but received no suggestion to withdraw from the race.
President Trump carried Ohio's 7th District by 11 percentage points in 2024, but Democrats believe they have a chance in the suburban Cleveland and rural northeast Ohio region following the renewed accusations from Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Despite the controversy, Miller, who missed the deadline to withdraw from the race on Monday, has refuted the abuse allegations and pledged to invest $1 million of his own money into his campaign.
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced its support for Miller's reelection campaign, indicating a united front within the GOP. The upcoming election in Ohio's 7th District is shaping up to be a closely watched and contentious race, with both parties gearing up for a competitive campaign in the region.