The deadline for Ohio Republicans to replace Rep. Max Miller on the November ballot has passed without him withdrawing, meaning he is now locked in as the GOP nominee for Ohio's 7th Congressional District. This comes despite mounting pressure on Miller to abandon his re-election bid following allegations of abuse, highlighting a growing rift within state party ranks over how to handle the controversy so close to the midterms.

Miller had until Saturday evening to step aside, which would have given Republican officials enough time to select a replacement candidate for the ballot. Having let that window close, he now presses ahead with his campaign despite the calls for him to resign or withdraw amid the abuse claims against him.