Rep. Cory Mills loses Florida primary amid Ethics probe
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his primary Tuesday night to former TV reporter Ryan Elijah in Florida's 7th District, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Mills' loss comes after months of mounting scrutiny — including an active House Ethics Committee investigation — that cost him support from prominent Florida Republicans. Mills is facing a House Ethics probe over allegations that…
Florida Representative Cory Mills lost his primary election in the 7th District to Ryan Elijah on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press. This marks a significant setback for Mills, who has been under intense scrutiny for months due to an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. The allegations against Mills include domestic abuse, accusations of stealing valor, and financial misconduct, all of which he has vehemently denied.
Mills' loss can be attributed to mounting pressure from prominent Florida Republicans, including the failure to receive endorsements from former President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis. Conversely, Elijah, a former TV reporter, received support from key Republicans such as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, who praised Elijah's family values and ability to win the November general election.
Elijah will now face either Blake Dalton or Alan Grayson in the November election, an opportunity Democrats are keen to capitalize on.
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