U.S. House race · November 3, 2026
U.S. Representative, Ohio District 7
Represents Ohio's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which writes and votes on federal laws, budgets and oversight of the executive branch.
2-year term. Under the 2026 map, the district includes western and southern Cleveland suburbs in Cuyahoga County (such as Parma and Brook Park), Medina and Ashland counties, and part of Wayne County. Incumbent Max Miller (R) is seeking re-election; the Aug. 10, 2026 deadline to replace a nominee on the ballot has passed.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name.
Max Miller
U.S. Representative, Ohio District 7Max Miller is a Republican in his second term representing the 7th District, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran and a former White House senior advisor to President Donald Trump. He serves on the Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs committees. His campaign emphasizes tax cuts, workforce development, law enforcement, border security, domestic energy and infrastructure.
Brian Poindexter
At-large member, Brook Park City Council; apprenticeship instructor, Ironworkers Local 17Brian Poindexter is a union ironworker, apprenticeship instructor and Brook Park city council member who won a crowded Democratic primary in May 2026. He grew up on Cleveland's west side and has worked in machine shops, kitchens, factories and trucking. His campaign centers on cost of living, workers' rights, health care and keeping jobs in the U.S.
Compare on the issues
Summaries of each candidate's stated positions. See each profile for sources and details.
| Issue | Max Miller Republican | Brian Poindexter Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Supports making tax cuts permanent and says he voted for no tax on tips and overtime. | Criticizes tax cuts that he says flow to the wealthiest and corporate subsidies; says working families should not bear the cost of deficit reduction. |
| Economy & Jobs | No public position found yet | Says working families are paying more while corporations post record profits; supports policies that strengthen wages. |
| Education | Supports expanding workforce development and career and technical education as alternatives to four-year degrees. | No public position found yet |
| Energy & Environment | Supports expanding domestic energy production to lower gas and electricity costs. | No public position found yet |
| Health Care | No public position found yet | Says coverage should be portable so it does not disappear when a job changes, and that tying insurance to employment gives employers leverage over workers. |
| Immigration | Says he will continue working to maintain a secure southern border and address drug and human trafficking. | No public position found yet |
| Infrastructure | Supports investment in roads, bridges, rail and broadband. | No public position found yet |
| Labor | No public position found yet | Says every worker deserves the freedom to organize without intimidation. |
| Public Safety | Opposes defunding police and says he will fight for increased funding and support for law enforcement. | No public position found yet |
| Social Security & Medicare | No public position found yet | Supports lifting the cap on income subject to the Social Security payroll tax; says he is not a democratic socialist. |
| Trade | No public position found yet | Says companies should not be rewarded for shipping jobs overseas and should invest in American workers. |