Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Max Miller Declines to Withdraw from Ohio Election Amid Abuse
Max Miller is a former Ohio state senator who is running for office again.
His ex‑wife, Emily Moreno, says he threw hot water on her and sprayed her with a sink hose during a fight in 2024.
Miller says the water wasn’t hot and that it was just a joke.
He posted a Dropbox link with records that he says prove his side, then removed and reposted it.
Emily Moreno, who is also a senator, publicly criticized him for the incident.
Max Miller, former Ohio state senator, refuses to drop out of the upcoming election.
He faces abuse allegations from ex‑wife Emily Moreno, who claims he threw hot water and sprayed her with a sink hose in 2024.
Miller denies the water was scalding, calling the incident "horseplay" and saying he never intended to hurt her.
During a livestream, Miller posted a Dropbox link to records he said supported his account, then removed and reposted it.
Senator Moreno publicly criticized Miller, labeling him as her former son‑in‑law and condemning his actions.
- Who
- Max Miller, former Ohio state senator, and his ex‑wife Emily Moreno
- What
- Allegations of abuse and Miller’s refusal to drop out of the Ohio election
- When
- 2024 for the alleged incident; upcoming Ohio election
- Where
- Ohio
- Why
- Miller denies wrongdoing and claims the incident was horseplay
- Candidate
- Max Miller
- Position
- Ohio State Senator
- Allegations
- Hot water and sink hose abuse
- Election Status
- Refuses to withdraw
- Evidence Posted
- Dropbox link to records