Former Orlando Anchor Ryan Elijah Is Running for Cory Mills’ Seat
Ryan Elijah says he will prioritize families, small businesses and safe communities as he enters the race against embattled Rep. Cory Mills.
- On Tuesday, former FOX 35 Orlando news anchor Ryan Elijah announced his Republican primary bid for Florida's 7th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Rep. Cory Mills ahead of August's election.
- Incumbent Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics subcommittee investigation into six allegations, including sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, prompting bipartisan calls for his resignation.
- After receiving 'overwhelming support' from community leaders, Elijah, a 20-year Florida resident, pledged to prioritize 'hardworking families, small businesses, and safe communities' in his campaign.
- The Republican primary field now includes Michael Johnson, a retired Department of Defense executive, and Sarah Ulrich, a seventh-generation Floridian, while Democrat Bale Dalton has outraised Mills by a 4-to-1 margin.
- Elijah warned that Republicans risk losing the seat if Mills remains the nominee, citing the Cook Political Report's shift earlier this year to 'likely Republican,' signaling increased competitiveness.
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Ex-Fox News Anchor Launches Election Challenge Against Popular Republican
Rep. Cory Mills is drawing a Republican primary challenger as questions surrounding his tenure continue to surface ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Ryan Elijah, a former television news anchor in Orlando, announced Tuesday that he will run in the GOP primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, setting up a competitive race leading into the August vote. Elijah said his campaign is focused on offering Republican voters an alternative, citin…
Former Orlando anchor Ryan Elijah is running for Cory Mills’ seat
Ex-Fox35 Orlando news anchor Ryan Elijah plans to jump into the race for embattled U.S. Rep. Cory Mills’ seat. “We must have a representative in Washington who puts your needs first,” Elijah said in a statement as he announced he intends to file for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Emmy-winning TV news anchor Ryan Elijah launches bid for Florida’s 7th Congressional District
ORLANDO, Fla. — Ryan Elijah, a veteran television news anchor and Emmy winner, announced Tuesday his intention to run for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Elijah, known for his long tenure as co-anchor of Good Day Orlando on WOFL FOX 35, enters the race for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. The district… The post Emmy-winning TV news anchor Ryan Elijah launches bid for Florida’s 7th Congressional District appeared first on Fl…
Scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills faces primary challenge from ex-Florida news anchor Ryan Elijah
Embattled Rep. Cory Mills has drawn a primary challenge from a local TV news anchor in Florida who is warning that the scandals plaguing the congressman will make him vulnerable in a general election.
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Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who faces the threat of expulsion amid misconduct allegations, has drawn a new primary challenger in the 2026 midterms. Ryan Elijah, a former FOX 35 Orlando news anchor, is launching a campaign for Mills’ seat in the August primary. “A story on our launch this morning. I believe I am the right voice to lead and bring Central Florida together,” Elijah said. A story on our launch this morning. I believe I am the right voice…
Ex-Fox Anchor Launches Primary Challenge Against Embattled GOP Congressman
Rep. Cory Mills is facing a new primary challenge as scrutiny mounts over allegations that have dogged his time in office. Ryan Elijah, a former FOX 35 Orlando news anchor, announced Tuesday that he is entering the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, setting up a potential showdown with the embattled incumbent ahead of the August election. Elijah said GOP voters deserve another option as Mills continues to deal with mult…
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