Ryan Elijah projected to win GOP nomination for Florida's 7th Congressional District
Former TV news anchor Ryan Elijah is expected to secure the Republican nomination for Florida's 7th House district, defeating incumbent Cory Mills, according to the Associated Press.
Former television news anchor Ryan Elijah is projected to win the Republican nomination for Florida's 7th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Representative Cory Mills, the Associated Press reported. Elijah is slated to face Democrat Bale Dalton in the November general election. The district includes all of Seminole County and portions of southern Volusia County.
Mills' campaign has been marked by several controversies. He was not listed among President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates, and a restraining order was issued against him for alleged stalking and threats toward a former girlfriend who also serves as a Republican state committee member. Mills has also been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for possible misuse of office and sexual-misconduct allegations, and a separate finance-related probe by the Department of Justice, which he has denied.
A lawsuit challenging Mills' placement on the primary ballot was dismissed with prejudice by a judge, allowing him to remain on the ticket despite the legal challenge. A local debate hosted by WESH 2 News featured the Republican and Democratic candidates, though Mills declined to attend.
The primary results were part of the broader 2026 Florida elections scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, alongside nationwide midterm contests.