Republican · Ohio's 7th District · 2026
Max Miller
Miller grew up in Northeast Ohio, where his father runs a cap manufacturing business.
Biography
Max Miller grew up in Northeast Ohio and is the father of a daughter, Ruth.1 His father, Abe, owns a cap manufacturing company in Cleveland.1 Miller earned his bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University and now lives in Bay Village.12
Before Congress, Miller spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserve and four years in Donald Trump's White House, working as director of presidential advance and a senior adviser.1 He is now in his second House term and serves on the Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs committees.2 His Ways and Means subcommittee assignments cover oversight and work and welfare issues.2 Fellow Republican sophomore members selected him for the party's Steering Committee, which helps decide committee assignments.2
In 2026, Miller introduced legislation with Democrat Dwight Evans to expand education and training voucher options for young people who have experienced foster care, including apprenticeships and vocational programs.34 Some vocational schools already qualify through the federal student aid system; his proposal would broaden eligible training and include remedial education.4
Miller's campaign priorities include lower taxes, workforce development, stronger border enforcement, support for law enforcement and increased American energy production.1 In an October campaign column, he highlighted support for the Trump administration's deportation and tax policies, along with proposed tax relief for fraud victims and expanded educational opportunities for foster youth.5 His Democratic challenger is Brook Park council member and ironworker Brian Poindexter.5
Record and controversies
House Ethics Committee review
On August 4, 2026, the House Ethics Committee announced a review of allegations involving domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.6 The committee expressly said that opening and disclosing its review did not establish that a violation had occurred.6 October reporting described abuse allegations by his former wife and reported that Miller denies them.5 The cited committee statement is an announcement of a review, rather than a finding of misconduct or a criminal conviction.