politics
Florida primary tests Cory Mills's political future
Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) faces a potentially difficult reelection contest following allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety, leaving the two-term Florida lawmaker’s political future anything but guaranteed.
TL;DR
- Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) faces serious allegations including domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety.
- Recent polling indicates challenger Ryan Elijah leads Mills in the Republican primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District.
- Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos endorsed Elijah, while Gov. Ron DeSantis has not endorsed Mills.
- President Donald Trump, who previously endorsed Mills, has not reissued his endorsement.
- The Ethics Committee is investigating multiple allegations against Mills, who denies wrongdoing.
- The Cook Political Report shifted the district's rating from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican'.