Ohio 7th District
Max Miller (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Max Miller
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 99 of 102 votes and bills.
Raised $3,324,942 since January 2025: 31% from people, 30% the candidate’s own money, 22% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Brian Poindexter
Democrat · union ironworker and Brook Park councilman
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Poindexter, and what Poindexter has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $3,720,342 since January 2025: 89% from people, 11% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Brian Poindexter, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Poindexter, so the grade above comes from this list: what Poindexter has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His campaign gas prices page says he supports ending the war in Iran.
“I support bringing down the cost of gas by ending the war in Iran.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Ending the war is named with no policy or condemnation, which is unclear by the site's precedent.
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Called for an end to the US involvement in the Iran war at a press conference, citing gas prices.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Ending the war with no policy named does not settle this measure.
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Criticised his opponent's effort to extend military benefits to US citizens serving in the Israeli military.
“He’s fighting for Israeli soldiers to get the benefits that our military members get,”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Opposing one benefits bill does not say whether he backs or conditions arms to Israel.
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Says he would strengthen Social Security by asking the wealthy to pay more tax.
“I will work across the aisle to protect Medicare and strengthen Social Security by asking the wealthy to pay their fair share.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A higher tax on the wealthy is against liberty on free markets.
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His campaign cost of living page says he wants to end the blanket tariffs while supporting targeted ones.
“Second, I want to end the blanket tariffs that have made everything we buy more expensive.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with on the free markets test.
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His campaign law enforcement page says he supports a secure border.
“I support a secure border and would work with anyone to make sure our border is strong and secure.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a secure border is with on the borders test.
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