Why some Democrats may hesitate to push Max Miller out

Several Democrats have called for Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller to resign or face expulsion following allegations of domestic abuse. However, some Democrats privately believe that keeping Miller in his position could be beneficial for their upcoming September race. Miller is seen as the weakest nominee against incumbent Brian Poindexter, who won the district by 11 points in the 2024 election.

Despite Miller's denial of wrongdoing, he has offered to have the House Ethics Committee investigate him preemptively. The ethics committee has already reviewed the allegations. The deadline for Miller to remove his name from the ballot is tomorrow, and CNN plans to interview him later today. The House Majority PAC has reserved ad space in the Cleveland media market that could be used for Miller-related ads, but Democrats may wait to see their general election opponent before deciding whether it's worth spending resources on the race.

Meanwhile, Republican leaders are reportedly pushing for Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., to withdraw his re-election bid after the ethics panel recommended censuring him for inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers. However, any formal punishment votes on Miller or Edwards will have to wait until September when the House returns from recess.