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News Reporting· NPR Published Aug 18, 2026

Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat

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Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on April 22. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Mills denies any wrongdoing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

In Florida's primary election, Republican incumbent Rep. Cory Mills lost his race in the 7th congressional district. That's according to a race call by The Associated Press.

Mills, running for his third term, lost to his main Republican challenger, former local television news anchor Ryan Elijah who won by about 12 percentage votes.

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News Reporting· The Washington Post

Rep. Cory Mills loses GOP primary after allegations of sexual misconduct

The Florida Republican lost to Ryan Elijah after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations.

News Reporting· NBC News

GOP Rep. Cory Mills loses his Florida primary amid investigations

Mills lost to Republican Ryan Elijah, NBC News projects, while facing House Ethics Committee and Justice Department investigations. Mills has denied wrongdoing.

News Reporting· Fox News

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

Bale Dalton won the Democratic primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District, setting up a challenge to Rep. Cory Mills amid his ethics scandals.