Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
Summary
Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary against Congressman Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District. Mills faced several investigations related to personal and campaign issues and struggled with fundraising during the race.Key Facts
- Ryan Elijah defeated Cory Mills in the GOP primary election on Tuesday.
- Cory Mills is a two-term congressman facing multiple scandals and investigations.
- A judge issued a restraining order against Mills after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to share private photos.
- Police looked into an incident where Mills was accused of assaulting a woman, but no charges were filed.
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills for possible campaign finance violations and misuse of congressional resources.
- Mills denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
- Some Republican colleagues, including Florida Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Elijah.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he did not support or endorse Cory Mills.
- Elijah had over $186,000 in campaign funds compared to Mills' under $70,000.
- Elijah’s Democratic opponent, Bale Dalton, had more than $475,000 on hand for the general election race.
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