Ohio Sen. Jon Husted urges Rep. Max Miller to resign and end re-election campaign
By Saqib S. Qureshi | SCN NEWS
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio has called on fellow Republican Rep. Max Miller to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives and abandon his campaign for re-election, deepening political turmoil within the Ohio GOP.
Husted said Miller should step aside from public office, arguing that the congressman can no longer effectively represent his constituents amid mounting controversy.
The senator's remarks mark one of the strongest calls yet from a senior Republican for Miller to leave Congress, increasing pressure on the Ohio lawmaker as questions continue to swirl around his political future.
Miller has not announced plans to resign and has not publicly indicated he will end his campaign. His office has yet to issue a detailed response to Husted's latest comments.
The dispute comes as Republicans seek to maintain party unity ahead of the midterm elections, with internal divisions drawing increased attention in several key battleground states.
Political analysts say Husted's intervention could influence other Republican leaders in Ohio as the controversy continues to unfold.
Why It Matters
A public call from a sitting U.S. senator for a fellow Republican congressman to resign is rare and underscores growing tensions within the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.