By JULIE CARR SMYTH and THOMAS BEAUMONTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district, defying voices within his own party who urged him to step aside as he faced domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife. Brian Poindexter, Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 7th congressional district, speaks at the Strongsville Democratic Club meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Strongsville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)Brian Poindexter, Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 7th congressional district, speaks to attendees at the Strongsville Democratic Club meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Strongsville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nate Manley) Show Caption 1 of 3 Brian Poindexter, Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 7th congressional district, speaks at the Strongsville Democratic Club meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Strongsville, Ohio. The then-32-year-old jumped in to challenge Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a popular former professional football player, who ultimately dropped out.