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Ryan Elijah beats Cory Mills, wins Republican nomination for US House, AP projects
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Key Points:
- Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor, is projected to win the Republican nomination for Florida's 7th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Cory Mills.
- Elijah is expected to face Democrat Bale Dalton in the November 2026 general election for the district covering Seminole County and parts of southern Volusia County.
- Cory Mills' campaign was marred by controversies, including a restraining order, allegations of assault and sexual misconduct, a House Ethics Committee investigation, and a reported DOJ finance probe, all of which he denies.
- Mills faced a legal challenge regarding his qualifying documents but remained on the primary ballot after the lawsuit was dismissed permanently.
- Key dates for the 2026 Florida elections include early voting from October 24-31 and Election Day on November 3, with various deadlines for voter registration and mail-in ballots set between September and October.
