Rep Cory Mills draws first Republican challenger as sexual misconduct allegations, expulsion threat mount
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is facing growing pressure as he draws his first Republican challenger, Ryan Elijah, amid ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, and a potential expulsion vote. Elijah, a former news anchor, argues that Mills' controversies make the Republican-held district vulnerable in the upcoming election. The House Ethics Committee is actively investigating Mills, who denies any wrongdoing and has not been criminally charged. Despite President Trump's endorsement, concerns about Mills' re-election prospects have intensified due to financial struggles and bipartisan calls for accountability.
- ▪Ryan Elijah, a former FOX 35 Orlando anchor, is challenging Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida's 7th District.
- ▪The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and campaign finance violations.
- ▪Mills faces a potential expulsion resolution led by Rep. Nancy Mace, who accuses him of misrepresenting military service and improper conduct.
- ▪Despite Trump's endorsement, Mills' campaign has over $2 million in debt and only $115,000 cash on hand as of April 2026.
- ▪Three other House members resigned in April 2026 to avoid expulsion votes, setting a precedent amid ongoing ethics scrutiny.
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Politics Rep Cory Mills draws first Republican challenger as sexual misconduct allegations, expulsion threat mount Ryan Elijah says Mills' misconduct allegations and campaign finance issues make him a vulnerable general election candidate By Adam Pack Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:00am EDT | Updated April 28, 2026 10:31am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video House ethics probes mount as Democrat rep resigns, GOP rep faces expulsion vote Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns just before her expulsion hearing, facing ethics probes. This news leads to discussions about other members of Congress facing scrutiny, including Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar. Mills faces a potential expulsion vote over domestic violence allegations, while Omar's financial disclosures and alleged marriage fraud are under investigation. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., a scandal-plagued lawmaker facing bipartisan calls to resign, drew a GOP challenger Tuesday who threatens to scramble his re-election bid. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb2', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban1', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban1', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Ryan Elijah, a veteran former news anchor for FOX 35 Orlando, is launching a bid for Mills’ central Florida House seat, vowing to defeat the embattled incumbent in the Sunshine State’s August primary.Elijah told Fox News Digital that Republican voters should have an alternative to Mills, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, among other improprieties. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('desktop', 'lb2', 'desktop-desk-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } "People in the Seventh District want another choice," Elijah said in an interview. Republican House candidate Ryan Elijah, left, attends a UFL event. (Ryan Elijah campaign) if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban2', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } RESIGNATION IS THE NEW ESCAPE HATCH AS LAWMAKERS FACE EXPULSION if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb3', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Elijah called the allegations against Mills "serious" and said the House Ethics Committee should continue its investigation into the incumbent’s alleged misconduct. The panel announced last week that its only active investigation related to "sexual misconduct and/or dating violence" is the Mills probe.The committee has not indicated when it plans to wrap up its investigation into Mills, which began in November. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) {…
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