Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his Republican primary in Florida’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. His defeat comes amid a series of scandals, including allegations of domestic violence, threats to release explicit images, and violations of campaign finance laws.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his GOP primary in Florida’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday amid multiple scandals. His defeat follows allegations of domestic violence, threats to release explicit images, and campaign finance violations.
- Rep. Cory Mills loses Republican primary in Florida's 7th District
- Former President Donald Trump had endorsed Mills but did not mention him in subsequent endorsements
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated he does not support Mills
- House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations
- Ryan Elijah will face Democratic candidate Bale Dalton in the general election
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1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegations Against Mills | 0 Differences | CBS News reports specific allegations from a former girlfriend and another woman. | ▼ |
| Primary Election Result | Broad Agreement | Ryan Elijah defeated Cory Mills in Florida's 7th District GOP primary. | |
| Fundraising | Broad Agreement | Mills has less than $70,000 cash on hand; Elijah has more than $186,000. |
Allegations Against Mills
▼CBS News reports specific allegations from a former girlfriend and another woman.
Primary Election Result
Broad AgreementRyan Elijah defeated Cory Mills in Florida's 7th District GOP primary.
Fundraising
Broad AgreementMills has less than $70,000 cash on hand; Elijah has more than $186,000.
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The loss marks the end of Mills' bid for a third term in Congress. Former President Donald Trump had endorsed Mills in February but did not mention him in subsequent endorsements posted on Truth Social. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also stated that he does not support Mills, further distancing himself from the embattled congressman.
Mills faced significant challenges during his campaign, including an ongoing investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Additionally, two fellow Florida lawmakers, Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed his primary challenger, Ryan Elijah.
The 7th Congressional District is situated in central Florida and has been redrawn to favor Republicans. Despite Mills' previous victories in the district, Democrats consider this race competitive and are investing resources to flip the seat. The general election will see Elijah face Democratic candidate Bale Dalton, a Navy veteran and former NASA chief of staff.
According to CBS News, Mills struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him. A former girlfriend accused Mills of threatening to release nude photos of her, prompting a judge to grant a restraining order against him last year. Police also investigated an incident early last year in which Mills was accused of physically assaulting another woman with whom he was in a relationship, though no charges resulted from the incident.
The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors. Mills has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing. The allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House.
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