FitzGerald Shakes Up Ohio’s 7th District Race with Hard-Hitting Launch Video, Viral Momentum

In a political development that has electrified Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, Ed FitzGerald—former FBI Special Agent, prosecutor, Mayor, Cuyahoga County Executive, and small business owner—has officially entered the race to unseat Republican incumbent Max Miller. FitzGerald’s decision comes after what supporters describe as “many, many requests” for him to step in and “rescue” the district from what they see as unrepresentative leadership from the incumbent.

FitzGerald wasted no time setting the tone for the campaign. His launch video, a blistering critique of Miller’s record on health care, Social Security, local jobs, and corruption, has already gone viral, racking up tens of thousands of views in just a matter of days. The video highlights stark contrasts between the two candidates’ backgrounds and life stories—contrasts that are likely to define this high-profile race.

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While Max Miller was born into privilege as a member of one of Shaker Heights’ wealthiest families and rose through the ranks as a political staffer to Donald Trump, FitzGerald worked his way through night school, later serving as a prosecutor and FBI Special Agent investigating corruption and organized crime in Chicago.

FitzGerald’s video pulls no punches, calling out Miller for voting to cut health insurance from more than 22,000 residents of his own district, supporting tax breaks that benefited his own wealthy family, and failing to take a stand against Washington corruption. It is a message that appears to be striking a chord.

Miller’s vulnerability is not theoretical. He won re-election last cycle with just 51% of the vote—a narrow margin in a district that is no stranger to political swings. National Democrats have taken notice: the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has already identified Ohio’s 7th District as one of the most promising flip opportunities in the country heading into 2026.

Adding to Miller’s woes, he is now facing turbulence inside his own party. Jonah Schultz, a self-described “true conservative,” has launched a primary challenge, accusing Miller of betraying the party’s principles by voting for trillions in additional debt. That fight on Miller’s right flank threatens to divide Republican support at the very moment Democrats are uniting behind FitzGerald’s candidacy.

Compounding Miller’s political troubles are personal controversies that have continued to shadow his tenure. He faces allegations from three women, including his recently divorced ex-wife—who is the daughter of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno—of physical and mental abuse. While Miller has denied wrongdoing, the allegations have fueled negative headlines and left many voters uneasy.

In contrast, FitzGerald’s record reads like a case study in public service. As County Executive, he was credited with modernizing and reforming Cuyahoga County government, bringing transparency and accountability after a historic corruption scandal. His tenure as an FBI Special Agent and prosecutor burnishes his image as a corruption-fighter—an image that stands in sharp contrast to the ethical clouds hovering over Miller.

The race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the country. With FitzGerald’s campaign off to a fast start, buoyed by strong grassroots enthusiasm and viral momentum, national observers are already calling this a potential bellwether for whether Democrats can reclaim ground in key suburban districts.

As the viral launch continues to spread and as national attention intensifies, all signs point to a pivotal and consequential battle ahead in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.