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Ryan Elijah wins Florida GOP primary for 7th District
Republican incumbent Representative Cory Mills has lost the primary election for Florida’s 7th Congressional District to challenger Ryan Elijah, a former television news anchor. Elijah secured the nomination with approximately 46% to 47% of the vote, while Mills received between 34% and 37%.
Mills’ campaign was heavily impacted by several ongoing investigations and allegations. The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating claims of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, misrepresenting military service, and potential illicit involvement in federal contracts. Additionally, Mills faced scrutiny regarding allegations of domestic assault and threats to release explicit content involving a former partner.
Political support for Mills shifted significantly during the race. While Donald Trump had previously endorsed Mills, he notably omitted the incumbent from recent lists of endorsed candidates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also publicly distanced himself from the campaign, stating he did not support Mills. In contrast, Elijah received endorsements from fellow Republican lawmakers Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos.
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Cory Mills · Donald Trump · Florida · Florida's 7th Congressional District · House Ethics Committee · Jared Moskowitz · Oliver Larkin · Ron DeSantis · Ryan Elijah
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ryan Elijah stated his campaign was focused on preventing the loss of the congressional seat. internewscast.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Cory Mills for allegations of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, and misrepresenting military service. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dagens.com · digitalchew.com · offthepress.com · internewscast.com · +9 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Representative Mike Haridopolos endorsed Ryan Elijah in the Republican primary. internewscast.com · www.cbsnews.com · time.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former Miss United States Lindsey Langston filed a police report alleging that Cory Mills threatened to release explicit images and videos of her. www.dagens.com · digitalchew.com · www.cbsnews.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dagens.com · digitalchew.com · offthepress.com · internewscast.com · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Donald Trump initially endorsed Cory Mills in February but later omitted him from several lists of endorsed candidates. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dagens.com · digitalchew.com · offthepress.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · +8 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Representative Anna Paulina Luna endorsed Ryan Elijah for the Republican nomination. internewscast.com · www.cbsnews.com · time.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly stated that he did not endorse or support Cory Mills. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dagens.com · digitalchew.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.breitbart.com · +3 more