New poll shows Democrat Brian Poindexter leading Rep. Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th District

With Ohio’s 7th Congressional District race approaching, a new poll cited by The Hill shows Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller losing support to Democrat Brian Poindexter, his Democratic challenger. According to a polling memo described by The Hill, Poindexter is leading Miller by 14 points. The reporting ties the shift in the race to the campaign’s dispute over allegations that Miller’s ex-wife has made regarding his conduct. The Hill’s summary indicates Miller has faced renewed scrutiny in the lead-up to the election as the contest draws closer.

The Hill’s report frames the polling memo as part of the campaign’s evaluation of voter sentiment and the impact of the abuse allegations on Miller’s standing with potential voters. The story also describes Poindexter as a former Brook Park City Council member, emphasizing that the Democratic candidate has gained momentum in the tracking referenced by The Hill. Miller, a Republican incumbent, has continued to represent the district in Congress, and the new polling described by The Hill suggests the race is moving against him compared with earlier campaign baseline expectations. The report does not provide additional breakdowns in the summary provided, such as sub-group results or the methodology used in the memo.

The dispute comes amid heightened attention to candidate conduct and personal allegations, an issue that can shape campaign messaging and voter engagement in congressional races. In this case, the allegations are presented by The Hill as connected to Miller’s ex-wife and as a factor in how voters are reacting in the race described by the polling memo.

For voters in the 7th District, the practical effect of a large lead in a tracking poll cited by The Hill is that the campaigns may shift how they prioritize outreach and spend time responding to contested claims, particularly as Election Day nears. It also means that the outcome could hinge on whether undecided voters follow the direction suggested by the memo.

If additional polling, debate developments, or legal filings further clarify the status of the allegations and related disputes, the race’s dynamics could change again. At this stage, The Hill’s report indicates only that the memo shows Poindexter ahead by 14 points and that abuse allegations are being cited as part of why Miller has lost traction in the race.