Rep. Cory Mills loses Florida primary amid investigations

Republican Representative Cory Mills has lost his primary election in Florida's 7th District, as projected by NBC News. Former television journalist Ryan Elijah secured the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote compared to Mills' 34%, with over 80% of the expected votes counted. Mills' defeat comes amid multiple investigations, including a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, as well as a Justice Department investigation into his finances, which he has denied. Despite receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, Mills joins a small group of Republican candidates who have lost primaries with Trump's support. Elijah received endorsements from several prominent Florida Republicans, emphasizing the need for integrity in leadership. Mills raised less than $900,000 for his campaign, which is significantly lower than the typical fundraising for House members seeking re-election. The Democratic primary is projected to be won by Bale Dalton, who defeated former Rep. Alan Grayson.