Brian Poindexter takes 14-point lead over incumbent Max Miller in poll
Democrat Brian Poindexter led Republican incumbent Max Miller by 14 points in an Ohio congressional poll conducted August 5–6. The survey found 48% of likely voters were less likely to back Miller based on what they had heard.
How we got here
- Brian Poindexter won the Democratic primary to challenge Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th District. Cleveland
What's likely next
- Ohio’s general election, including the Ohio 7th District House race.
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The coverage
- Max Miller scandal could put GOP-held Ohio congressional district in playLexington Herald Leader · Sep 27
- Democrat Poindexter leads Max Miller by double-digit points: PollThe Hill
- Brian Poindexter gaining national support to unseat Rep. Max MillerBeaconjournal
- Ohio Congressman Max Miller’s race gets dirty, with both sides objecting to attack ads • Ohio Capital JournalOhiocapitaljournal
- Max Miller's Democratic opponent doesn't want to talk ...Politico
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