GOP Challenger Ryan Elijah Enters Florida House Primary Against Rep. Cory Mills
Ryan Elijah announced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that he will challenge Rep. Cory Mills in Florida's GOP primary, becoming the first Republican challenger amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations.
The development was reported by Fox News, which said Rep. Cory Mills faces sexual misconduct allegations and a possible House expulsion threat that have escalated scrutiny of his tenure.
The episode traces back to the public reports and internal House discussions that prompted calls for accountability and, now, the first GOP primary challenge to Mills's seat.
The contest will test whether Republican voters move to nominate an alternative as congressional leaders weigh next steps on the allegations.
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📌 Key Facts
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Ryan Elijah announced a GOP primary campaign against Rep. Cory Mills in Florida's 7th District.
- The House Ethics Committee confirms its only active "sexual misconduct and/or dating violence" investigation is into Mills and that it opened the probe in November 2025.
- Mills is accused of threatening to release nude images and videos of an ex-girlfriend, prompting a no-contact order, and of involvement in a 2025 domestic-violence-related police call in Washington, D.C.; he denies all allegations and has not been charged.
- Cook Political Report shifted Mills' race rating to "likely" Republican, and FEC filings show his campaign with about $115,000 cash and more than $2 million in debt, versus Democrat Bale Dalton’s $464,000 cash on hand.
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