# Republican Senators Call for Miller to Resign Domestic abuse allegations spark growing resignation demands within GOP. - **Source:** [Fortune](https://fortune.com) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f858641d-8b50-47c7-b9d7-72bf38f5b658 ## Resignation calls expand Republican Senator Jim Banks stated on NBC's Meet the Press that Representative Max Miller should resign over allegations of abusing his ex-wife and 2-year-old daughter. Although Miller denies these claims, at least four other GOP senators have joined the calls. Ohio Senator Jon Husted, Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, and Kansas Senator Roger Marshall also demanded Miller's resignation. ## Former father-in-law joins calls Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, despite being Miller's former father-in-law, joined those calling for his resignation. Moreno's stance underscores the seriousness of the allegations. Miller's Republican colleagues in the House have not yet made any resignation demands. ## Election risk for GOP Banks warned that Miller risks losing a seat crucial for maintaining Republican majority in November's midterms. The first-term Indiana senator stated, 'If he's endangering that seat, he should drop out.' Miller, however, has refused to withdraw his candidacy. ## Details of abuse allegations Allegations emerging from Miller's divorce from Emily Moreno include physical and emotional abuse of their toddler and throwing hot water at his wife. Former White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham also accused Miller of pushing and slapping her. Miller denies all allegations. ## Miller's defense Miller released a lengthy video last weekend denying each allegation, but this only intensified resignation demands. Miller also requested an ethics investigation into himself. With the withdrawal deadline passed, Miller remains on November's ballot. ## Election opponent Miller will face Democrat Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, in the general election. Campaign spokeswoman Abigail Angelos confirmed to The New York Times that Miller would stay in the race. Miller's office hasn't responded to Sunday's comment requests. ## Party tensions rise The incident has created tension within the GOP about moral standards. Some members argue Miller should resign if allegations prove true, while others await concrete evidence. This situation also raises questions about the party's stance on domestic violence. ## Political implications The Miller case has reignited debate about how domestic violence allegations affect political careers in the U.S. This crisis, lasting until November elections, could impact both Ohio's results and the Republican Party's public image. If Miller persists, party divisions may deepen. ## Sources covering this story - https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/rep-max-miller-abuse-allegations-reelection-house-majority-gop-senators/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._