Cory Mills Loses Primary

The scandal-plagued Florida Republican lost his GOP primary for a once-safe House seat.

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Tuesday primaries: Embattled Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose reelection bid

Cory Mills Is Toast; Ryan Elijah Takes the Republican Nomination for FL-07

Democrats get their man as scandals put once-safe GOP House seat in play

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Rep. Cory Mills lost the Republican primary in Florida’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday to Ryan Elijah, ending the Trump-endorsed incumbent’s bid for a third House term. With about 93% of ballots counted, Elijah, a former Orlando-area television journalist, led Mills 47% to 34%. Mills entered the race under a House Ethics Committee investigation and amid allegations involving domestic violence, stolen valor and financial impropriety. Democrat Bale Dalton won his party’s primary, setting up a general-election contest for a seat Trump carried by 12 points in 2024.

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Scandals sank MillsMostly Center

Cory Mills lost the Republican primary because scandals, controversies, and ethics scrutiny eroded his support. The mounting scrutiny damaged his standing with influential Florida Republicans and ultimately doomed his reelection bid.