Brian Poindexter

A union ironworker and former Brook Park city councilman, Poindexter is challenging Rep. Max Miller, who faces domestic-abuse allegations he denies. Cook moved the once-safe Republican seat to toss-up, and the DCCC added Poindexter to its Red to Blue program.

On the ballot against Max Miller (R)

Why it matters: Republicans are defending a Cleveland-area seat that Trump won by 11 points in 2024, and major forecasters now rate it a toss-up after abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller, which he denies.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingToss-upSabato's Crystal Ball, Oct 20 source

Latest poll Poindexter 47% 33% Miller 20% undecided or other co/efficient, Aug 5-6, 2026, 615 LV. source

Money raised (through Sep 30) Poindexter$3,072,898 Miller$3,289,528 $1,066,833 cash on hand. source

In Brian's own words

I've been able to reach that blue-collar guy, that union guy that Democrats have lost

Brian Poindexter, after a campaign stop on gas prices in Brook Park, Ohio, as reported by the Associated Press, Oct 19 source

Working people were working harder and getting less.

Brian Poindexter, at a campaign town hall in Brook Park, Ohio, explaining why he got into politics, Jul 1 source

Where Brian stands

Social Security and Medicare: He opposes any cuts to Social Security or Medicare and opposes raising the retirement age, and supports asking the wealthy to pay more into Social Security. source
Health care costs: He wants to restore health care funding and the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits, let Medicare negotiate drug prices, and keep rural hospitals open. source
Gas prices: He says lowering the cost of gas and diesel is a top priority and calls for ending the war in Iran to bring prices down. source
Data centers and utility bills: He says local communities should decide whether data centers are built, no one should pay more for electricity to subsidize them, and they should not get special tax breaks. source

The record

Union ironworker for about 19 years
Served nine years on the Brook Park City Council
Won an eight-way Democratic primary; DCCC 'Red to Blue' candidate

ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Max Miller

Max Miller was a White House aide in Trump's first term and entered politics in 2021 at Trump's urging to challenge Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, who had voted to impeach Trump. source
In an Oct. 7, 2026 newspaper column, Miller pointed to his support for the Trump agenda in Congress, including border security, increased deportations and certain tax cuts. source
His former wife, Emily Moreno, has alleged abuse in court filings tied to their 2025 divorce; Miller denies the allegations and has countersued her for defamation. source

Endorsed by

Sen. Bernie Sanders Ohio AFL-CIO United Autoworkers (UAW)American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3

Race data checked Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.