Washington DC - Ohio Congressional candidate Max Miller will defiantly continue on to the midterm elections, despite domestic abuse allegations and overwhelming calls for him to drop out.
According to Fox News, Miller needed to withdraw by Saturday evening in order to give Republican officials enough time to select a replacement before a certification deadline on Monday, as outlined by Ohio election rules.
But by refusing to do so, Miller has locked himself into his re-election battle and will face off against Democrat Brian Poindexter in November.
The move comes after an investigation into Miller uncovered allegations of drug use, misogyny, verbal abuse, and violent behavior against multiple women, including his ex-wife Emily Moreno.
Miller has aggressively defended himself, refusing to drop out and denying most allegations against him. He has provided bizarre excuses for those he did admit to and emphasized that he has never been criminally charged for anything.
He has since been facing overwhelming pressure to resign, including from his ex-wife's father, Senator Bernie Moreno, who described him as "dangerous."
While some Republicans have supported calls for Miller to resign, others have been quick to defend him.
President Donald Trump – who enthusiastically endorsed Miller in a previous race – recently dismissed the scandal, insisting that "so far, it's accusations."
House Speaker Mike Johnson has argued that while the allegations are "serious," the GOP should "allow this process to play out" rather than pressure Miller to resign.