Ohio — 7th District

Brian Poindexter

Advocates worker-centered economy and wage growth

Poindexter argues that federal economic policies have long favored corporate profits and tax breaks for the wealthy while leaving working families to absorb rising costs. He advocates for building the economy around workers through fair wages, predictable living costs, and stopping corporate tax incentives that encourage outsourcing.

• Proposes orienting economic policy toward wage growth and cost predictability for working families
• Opposes tax cuts and subsidies that flow primarily to corporations and high earners
• Calls for ending tax breaks for companies that shift production overseas

“Working people feel the economy every single day — at the grocery store, when the utility bill arrives, and when rent or mortgage payments come due.”

“An economy that works can’t be built from the penthouse down. It has to be built from the foundation up, and workers are that foundation.”

Max Miller

Supports tax cuts and spending reduction

Miller favors cutting taxes, eliminating government overspending, and removing regulatory burdens to stimulate private-sector job growth. He signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and supported federal legislation to curb spending, extend tax cuts, and eliminate taxes on tips and overtime.

• Voted to support making tax cuts permanent, eliminating tax on tips, and eliminating tax on overtime
• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge with Americans for Tax Reform
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

“That’s why he has voted to support making tax cuts permanent, no tax on tips, and no tax on overtime.”

“We need to do all we can to make America the best place on the planet to create a job.”

Brian Poindexter

Supports union organizing and worker protections

Poindexter places union rights and worker safety at the core of his platform, viewing collective bargaining as vital for setting high workplace standards. He supports legally protecting workers who organize from employer retaliation and opposes describing safety regulations as red tape.

• Defends the right to organize without employer pressure, misinformation, or retaliation
• Advocates stronger legal protections for union activity and workplace organizing
• Rejects claims that job safety regulations are burdensome overhead

“A union isn’t an outside force — it’s working people standing together to protect each other. Full stop.”

“Protecting workers’ rights means making it clear that organizing, speaking up, and demanding fair treatment are protected actions — not career-ending ones.”

Max Miller

Supports technical training and workforce development

Miller focuses his labor approach on expanding career and technical education options so Americans can obtain high-paying jobs without needing a four-year college degree. He promotes workforce development programs as essential to economic mobility.

• Prioritizes expanding vocational training and technical education pathways
• Promotes non-degree career paths to prevent student loan debt accumulation
• Supports workforce initiatives aimed at increasing overall employment in Ohio

“The American dream does not require a 4-year degree and a mountain of student loan debt.”

“Max has made it his mission to expand workforce development and career and technical education opportunities that create prosperity for individuals & build a stronger future for America.”

Brian Poindexter

Supports domestic manufacturing and anti-outsourcing laws

Poindexter champions domestic manufacturing by calling for an end to tax breaks and federal subsidies for companies that ship jobs overseas. He argues that relying on foreign supply chains threatens national security and hurts local workers.

• Proposes tying federal tax breaks and market access to domestic job creation and respect for labor rights
• Opposes policies that allow corporations to outsource production to low-wage countries
• Supports expanding domestic manufacturing to strengthen national supply chains

“If corporations want tax breaks, subsidies, and access to American markets, they should earn them by creating good-paying jobs here, respecting workers’ rights, and investing in the communities that support them.”

“When we depend too heavily on foreign supply chains, we expose ourselves to disruptions, shortages, and vulnerabilities that hurt working people first.”

Max Miller

Supports modernizing infrastructure and supply chains

Miller emphasizes modernizing domestic infrastructure—such as roads, bridges, rail, and broadband—to keep commerce moving and reduce reliance on foreign competitors like China. He supports energy and infrastructure policies designed to build independence at home.

• Advocates federal investment in roads, bridges, rail, and broadband infrastructure
• Supports rebuilding supply chains to reduce economic dependence on foreign nations
• Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act to bolster domestic mineral and energy production

“When we rebuild and modernize our infrastructure here at home, we strengthen our supply chains, reduce dependence on foreign competitors, and keep America secure.”

Max Miller

Supports strict enforcement and border security

Miller views lawlessness at the southern border as a primary driver of drug trafficking, crime, and strained public services. In Congress, he consistently voted for strict border enforcement, voting voter eligibility requirements, and noncitizen detention and deportation mandates.

• Voted for the Laken Riley Act to require DHS detention of noncitizens arrested for burglary, theft, or shoplifting
• Voted for the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
• Voted for the Secure the Border Act of 2023 and voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

“The lawlessness at the southern border has led to illicit drugs on our streets, dangerous criminals getting rich, and human trafficking of innocent victims.”

“Max will continue to fight to maintain the secure border.”

Brian Poindexter

Supports portable coverage and billing transparency

Poindexter advocates decoupling healthcare coverage from employment, preventing job transitions from causing coverage loss or financial crisis. He calls for eliminating complex billing practices, hidden costs, and insurance denials that burden working families.

• Proposes making health insurance portable so workers do not lose coverage during employment changes
• Demands greater pricing transparency to eliminate surprise medical bills and complex insurance networks
• Supports protecting families from bankruptcy due to unexpected illness or injury

“Tying healthcare to employment gives bad bosses leverage they shouldn’t have.”

“Between networks, deductibles, co-pays, surprise bills, and coverage denials, the system feels like a shell game designed to wear people down.”

Max Miller

Supports domestic energy production and independence

Miller strongly supports expanding domestic oil, natural gas, coal, and critical mineral production to restore American energy independence. He criticizes Biden administration restrictions on fossil fuels and voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1).

• Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to expand oil, gas, and coal leasing and streamline permitting
• Opposes restrictions on domestic energy development, arguing they empower foreign adversaries
• Advocates policies aimed at lowering gas and electricity costs through domestic production

“The time has come to re-commit to American energy independence and make us safer, provide cheaper energy and put Americans back to work.”

“Max will continue to support the policies of the Trump administration to develop American energy independence and reduce the costs of gas and electricity.”

Max Miller

Supports increased funding for law enforcement

Miller strongly advocates for increased federal funding and resource support for law enforcement officers, opposing any efforts to defund the police. In 2022, he backed Ohio Issue 1 to allow judges to consider public safety when setting bail amounts.

• Pledges to fight for increased federal funding and support for law enforcement on the front lines
• Opposes Democratic proposals to defund or reduce funding for police departments
• Supported Ohio Issue 1 (2022) to require judges to consider public safety in bail determinations

“While radical Democrats want to defund and degrade our law enforcement on the front lines, Max will fight for increased funding and support for law enforcement.”

“Max knows how important law enforcement is in keeping our families safe.”

Max Miller

Supports school choice and opposing CRT

Miller supports universal school choice to allow parents to remove students from underperforming public schools. He calls for removing critical race theory and sexual indoctrination from curricula, and voted for federal legislation prohibiting transgender females from competing in women's school sports.

• Supports school choice policies enabling parents to use public funds for alternative schooling
• Calls for rejecting critical race theory and sexual indoctrination in public school curricula
• Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28)

“We must reject critical race theory and sexual indoctrination at our schools.”

“School choice will allow parents to remove their kids from schools that fail them or attempt to indoctrinate them.”

Max Miller

Supports term limits and personal ethics pledges

Miller advocates government reform aimed at preventing elected officials from acquiring personal wealth through office. He pledged to donate 25% of his salary to charity, forego a congressional pension, put assets in a blind trust, and signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge.

• Pledges to donate 25% of his congressional salary to charity and refuse a congressional pension
• Pledges to place personal assets into a blind trust while in office
• Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge and voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405)

“Americans are tired of elected officials going to Washington to cash in.”

“Max will donate 25% of his congressional salary to charity, refuse to take a congressional pension, and put his assets in a blind trust.”