Cory Mills Loses Primary
The scandal-plagued Florida Republican lost his GOP primary for a once-safe House seat.
August 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 18, 9:10pm ET
Raw StoryScandal-plagued MAGA Republican loses Florida primary race
NPREmbattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
New York PostTrump-endorsed incumbent Rep. Cory Mills unseated by Ryan Elijah in Florida’s 7th District
ABC NewsTuesday primaries: Embattled Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose reelection bid
FOX NewsDemocrats get their man as scandals put once-safe GOP House seat in play
NBC NewsGOP Rep. Cory Mills loses his Florida primary amid investigations
Washington ExaminerRyan Elijah beats embattled Cory Mills in another ousting of an incumbent
AxiosRep. Cory Mills loses Florida primary amid Ethics probe
The Daily WireScandals Sink Trump-Backed Congressman In Florida GOP Primary
The Washington SunCory Mills Loses Primary as He Faces Investigations Into His Behavior
NewsmaxRep. Cory Mills Defeated by TV Anchor Elijah
CBS NewsScandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
RedStateCory Mills Is Toast; Ryan Elijah Takes the Republican Nomination for FL-07
The Gateway PunditBREAKING: GOP Rep. Cory Mills Loses Florida Primary Amid Federal Investigation
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What happened
Rep. Cory Mills
Cory MillsAmerican businessman and politician (born 1980) 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 CommitteeHouse Committee on Ethicsstanding committee of the United States House of Representatives 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.
