Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.
The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term.
Miller has denied wrongdoing and declined to drop out of the race, though some prominent Republicans have called for him to go.
Former Rep. Jim Renacci told Axios in a phone interview Monday night that he may mount a comeback run for Congress if Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) drops his bid for reelection. Why it matters: As a former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and congressman from the district, Renacci would likely be a serious contender to take Miller's place on the ballot. - "I still know a lot of people, I still have good name recognition," Renacci told Axios. - Miller, who is facing allegations of domestic abuse , has denied wrongdoing and maintained he plans to run for reelection despite pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign. Driving the news: President Trump told Miller in a phone call on Monday that "things aren't looking good" and that…
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.
Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.