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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District

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Yilek, C. (2026, August 19). Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-7th-district-gop-primary-results-cory-mills-ryan-elijah/

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Republican Rep. Cory Mills was defeated in the GOP primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District by Ryan Elijah. The vote came amidst multiple scandals involving Mills, including allegations of threatening to release nude photos of a former girlfriend and physically assaulting another woman. The House Ethics Committee is investigating several matters related to Mills, including campaign finance laws, misuse of congressional resources, and improper receipt of gifts or special favors. According to FEC data, Elijah had more than $186,000 cash on hand compared to Mills' less than $70,000.

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Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost his reelection bid in Florida's 7th District primary election on Tuesday, defeated by challenger Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor and NFL sideline reporter. Mills faced numerous investigations, including allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations from the House Ethics Committee, as well as a Justice Department investigation into his finances. Despite President Donald Trump’s endorsement, Mills' loss highlights the limits of such support when facing serious scandals. With more than 80% of expected votes counted, Elijah secured 46% of the Republican primary vote compared to Mills’ 34%. The race underscores ongoing battles within both parties over ethical integrity and the impact of redistricting efforts by Republicans aimed at retaining control of the House in November.

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Two of his Florida colleagues — GOP Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos — recently endorsed Elijah in the race, calling for "leaders in Congress who serve with integrity, energy, and an unwavering commitment to the people who sent them there." Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated last week, "I have not endorsed Cory Mills and I do not support Cory Mills."

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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District · assertive framing

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Ryan Elijah defeated Trump-backed Rep. Cory Mills in the GOP primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday as the congressman faces numerous scandals, The Associated Press projects. asserted

Press → defeat → scandals

The embattled two-term congressman, who faced three primary opponents, struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him. asserted

Committee → face → 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. asserted

girlfriend → accuse → him

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. asserted

charges → investigate → incident

The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors. asserted

Mills → look → gifts

Mills has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing. asserted

Mills → charge → wrongdoing

But the allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House. uncertain

allegations → involve → House

I → endorse → Mills

The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the race as likely Republican, though Democrats see the district as up for grabs in November, especially if Mills had been on the ballot. Mills has lagged in fundraising and has less than $70,000 in the bank, according to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission, which showed Elijah with more than $186,000 cash on hand. uncertain

which → rat → hand

Elijah's Democratic opponent, Bale Dalton, has more than $475,000 cash on hand. asserted

opponent → have → hand