Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District on August 18, 2026, defeating incumbent Cory Mills. Preliminary results show Elijah received 46.9% of the vote, while Mills garnered 34.4%. Decision Desk HQ called the race shortly after polls closed at 7:53 p.m. ET. Mills faced scrutiny due to investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice regarding allegations of domestic violence and campaign finance violations, which he denies. Elijah received endorsements from several Florida Republicans, including Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, as well as support from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Elijah will compete against Democratic nominee Bale Dalton in the upcoming general election.
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Ryan Elijah Wins Republican Primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District
Ryan Elijah has won the Republican primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District, receiving 46.9% of the vote against incumbent Cory Mills, who received 34.4%. Mills faced multiple controversies and investigations, which contributed to his defeat. Elijah will now face Democratic nominee Bale Dalton in the general election.
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