Show Us the Money

Republican Rep. Max Miller has raised $1.73 million for the 2026 election cycle, according to the latest congressional campaign finance report for 2026 filed with the Federal Election Commission. His campaign committee reported $710,804 in total individual contributions. Political action committees and other political committees added another $523,841. Miller made no personal loans to his campaign this cycle, a significant shift from 2022, when he lent himself $1.05 million. He did make a $20,000 loan repayment this cycle, though he still carries $980,000 in outstanding debt. His campaign ended the reporting period with $1.18 million in cash on hand.

PAC and committee money have grown sharply in Miller's fundraising mix. In 2022, political committees contributed about $214,610, roughly 7% of his total receipts. By 2024, that figure jumped to $571,317. This cycle, PAC and committee contributions stand at $523,841, accounting for about 30% of his total receipts. Individual donors contributed $710,804, making up another 41% of the total. Transfers from authorized committees added $491,454 to the haul.

Candidate Rankings

Among all candidates running in Ohio's races in the 2026 cycle, Miller ranks as a mid-tier fundraiser by total receipts. Top fundraisers in the state include candidates pulling in significantly larger totals. Sherrod Brown leads the state with $25.98 million raised. Jon Husted comes in second at $10.53 million. Frederick J. Ode ranks third with $5.00 million. Miller's $1.18 million cash on hand gives him a strong financial cushion heading into the general election. Ohio's full slate of federal House candidates has collectively raised approximately $532 million this cycle. Miller's $1.73 million represents less than 1% of that statewide total.

Contributors

Political action committees and other organized donors have become a key source of Miller's 2026 election spending. PAC and committee contributions account for roughly 30% of his total receipts this cycle, up from 7% in 2022. This growing reliance on organizational money reflects broader trends in candidate fundraising as Miller builds his war chest for the general election.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Incumbents in Ohio are generally outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in fundraising this cycle, a common pattern in congressional races. Miller fits that trend: he entered the cycle with an existing donor base and has spent far less than he has raised, building a comfortable cash reserve heading into the fall campaign.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of April 15, 2026.

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