Brian Poindexter
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Ohio’s 7th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Brian Poindexter is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th District on November 3, 2026, against Max Miller (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Brian Poindexter’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Brian Poindexter’s campaign has raised $3,720,342 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $793,675 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$3,308,787
- PACs and other committees$401,351
- Other$8,461
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,421
- Political party committees$322
From donors who gave over $200: $288,085 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 29% from Ohio, 71% from other states. Top states: New York $102,239 (35%), Ohio $83,029 (29%), California $34,287 (12%), Maryland $11,028 (4%), Massachusetts $10,893 (4%). About 230 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6OH07168 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$125,683
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Brian Poindexter’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Brian Poindexter (Democratic); Max Miller (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Max Miller (R)
- Rating: Lean DAverage of 7; Likely D to Toss-up
- Ohio 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Ohio race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Ohio
Early voting: Oct 6 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Ohio
- Check your registration on Ohio’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Ohio
Ballots already cast in Ohio: 1,004,060 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Ohio Secretary of State): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Ohio (4,201,368) · 13% of registered voters in Ohio
About Brian Poindexter
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Brian Poindexter quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Member of Brook Park City Council, elected at large in 2017. · poindexterforcongress.com (source for Member of Brook Park City Council, elected at large in 2017.) (archived copy of the source for Member of Brook Park City Council, elected at large in 2017.)
- Union ironworker since 2007. · poindexterforcongress.com (source for Union ironworker since 2007.) (archived copy of the source for Union ironworker since 2007.)
- Associate Degree in Applied Industrial Technology, Cuyahoga Community College. · poindexterforcongress.com (source for Associate Degree in Applied Industrial Technology, Cuyahoga Community College.) (archived copy of the source for Associate Degree in Applied Industrial Technology, Cuyahoga Community College.)
Endorsements
- Ohio AFL-CIO · northshoreaflcio.org (source for the Ohio AFL-CIO endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Ohio AFL-CIO endorsement)
- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) · signalohio.org (source for the Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “We should get big money out of our elections so the people’s voice can be heard. That’s why I do not take Corporate PAC money and think we should ban Corporate PACs.” poindexterforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I will fight to bring down the cost of healthcare, because everyone who works hard should be able to afford insurance that actually gets them the care they need.” poindexterforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “The first bill I sign on to will be the PRO Act, which would strengthen and protect unions.” poindexterforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2), poindexterforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Brian Poindexter has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Brian Poindexter been backed by AIPAC?
No. Brian Poindexter has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Brian Poindexter had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.