A wave of Republican senators is turning up the heat on Representative Max Miller, demanding he exit the race after a string of abuse allegations from his former wife and their two-year-old daughter. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana took his stance public on Sunday, calling the accusations “deeply troubling” during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. Banks, a first-term senator, argued that if the claims hold weight, Miller should step down immediately. “If the allegations are true and watching this play out publicly, of course he should resign,” Banks said. He also warned that Miller’s continued candidacy could jeopardize the GOP’s narrow hold on the House in the upcoming November midterms. “He should drop out if he’s endangering that seat,” Banks added.

Miller, a Republican serving his second term in Ohio’s northeastern district, has denied every charge. But the pressure isn’t just coming from Banks. At least four other GOP senators have publicly called for his resignation. Among them is Bernie Moreno, the senator from Ohio who is also Miller’s former father-in-law—a relationship that adds a deeply personal layer to the controversy. Ohio’s other senator, Jon Husted, along with Montanan Tim Sheehy and Kansan Roger Marshall, have also urged Miller to step aside. Notably, none of Miller’s colleagues in the House have joined those calls, leaving the public pressure squarely on the Senate side.

The allegations first emerged from the messy divorce proceedings between Miller and Emily Moreno. Court documents and statements allege a pattern of physical and emotional abuse, including throwing hot water at his wife, violent outbursts, and mistreatment of their toddler. The accusations escalated further when former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who once dated Miller, came forward claiming he pushed and slapped her during their time working together in the Trump administration. Grisham, who later became a vocal critic of the former president, said the behavior was part of a pattern she witnessed firsthand.

Miller has fought back fiercely. Last weekend, he posted a lengthy video denying each allegation, calling the accusations “false” and “character assassination.” But that video only triggered a new round of demands for his resignation. The timing is critical: Miller is locked in a race against Democrat Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, for a seat that could tip the House balance. By refusing to withdraw after the deadline to exit the ballot passed, Miller ensures he will remain on the November ballot regardless of the political fallout.

A spokesperson for Miller did not respond to a request for comment on Sunday, but campaign spokeswoman Abigail Angelos told the New York Times on Saturday that Miller is staying in the race. The controversy has also drawn attention to broader questions about how the GOP handles abuse allegations against its own members. Miller, who has called for an ethics investigation into himself, appears to be betting that he can weather the storm until voters head to the polls. But with multiple senators from his own party calling for his head, the pressure shows no signs of easing.