politics
Ryan Elijah beats embattled Cory Mills in another ousting of an incumbent
Former news anchor Ryan Elijah beat Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) after allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety beleaguered Mills’s campaign.
TL;DR
- Ryan Elijah defeated incumbent Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) in a primary election.
- Mills's campaign was hampered by allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety.
- Elijah secured 46.9% of the vote compared to Mills's 34.5%.
- Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, and Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Elijah against Mills.
- President Donald Trump, who previously endorsed Mills, did not issue a recent endorsement.
- The House Ethics Committee was investigating allegations against Mills, including campaign finance violations and misconduct.
- Mills's loss comes after a dip in polls, despite the district being labeled as 'in play' by Democrats.
- Elijah will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the general election.