Trump-endorsed incumbent Rep. Cory Mills unseated by Ryan Elijah in Florida’s 7th District

Scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his congressional primary race Tuesday night to former TV news anchor Ryan Elijah. 

Elijah, the former host of “Good Day Orlando” and “Orlando Matters,” led Mills by double digits — 46.9% to 34.4% — when the race was called by the Associated Press. 

Ryan Elijah, center, campaigns during the Florida primary election on Aug. 18, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Mills is currently being probed by the House Ethics Committee over “serious and complex” accusations, including allegations of domestic assault, stolen valor and financial misconduct.


UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 6: Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is interviewed during the House GOPs State of the Union media row in the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Caucus Room in the Cannon House Office Building on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Mills is currently being probed by the House Ethics Committee over “serious and complex” accusations, including allegations of domestic assault, stolen valor and financial misconduct. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Elijah racked up dozens of endorsements in recent weeks, including from Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.). 

President Trump had endorsed Mills in the race but notably did not re-up the endorsement on Truth Social in recent days as he did with several other GOP candidates in Florida.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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