Leaked audio reportedly shows Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy saying he supports “everyone up and down the ticket” when asked about Representative Max Miller, who faces allegations of domestic and child abuse from his former wife. Ramaswamy did not directly say whether he would campaign with Miller, instead framing the election as crucial to maintaining Republican control of federal and state offices; the comments matter because opponents are challenging his continued association with Miller.

Miller has denied allegations that he abused Emily Moreno or their young daughter, including claims involving boiling water, a gun, injuries and a fractured collarbone. The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations involving domestic violence, abuse and illegal drug use, while Senators Bernie Moreno and John Husted have withdrawn their endorsements; Miller remained listed as an endorser of Ramaswamy’s campaign, and the deadline to replace him on the November ballot passed on 10 August.