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.

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

TL;DR

  • Bale Dalton won the Democratic primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District.
  • Dalton will face Republican incumbent Cory Mills, whose seat is now considered competitive.
  • Mills is facing multiple controversies and investigations, including by the House Ethics Committee.
  • The Cook Political Report downgraded the district from 'safe' GOP to 'likely' GOP.
  • Dalton is on the House Democratic campaign arm's 'Red to Blue' list and has received endorsements from various groups.